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The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani at the graduation ceremony of the 6th batch of students of Al Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College on Wednesday. Amir patronises Al Zaeem College graduation event QNA DOHA rade came forward requesting the The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and Sudanese President Field Marshall Omar Hassan Ahmed al Amir to patronise Amir to review the parade of the Bashir at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. SEE ALSO PAGE 20 THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim Military College 82 graduates. After reciting verses bin Hamad al Thani patronised graduation today from the Holy Quran, the gradu- QNA In that context, the Amir stressed Sudanese side, it was attended the graduation ceremony of the ates’ infantry parade started, led by DOHA Qatar’s commitment to the unity by members of the official del- 6th batch of students of Al Zaeem DOHA The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim the state’s flag. and stability of Sudan. egation accompanying the presi- (Leader) Mohamed Bin Abdullah bin Hamad al Thani will patronise The Amir then honoured the THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim The talks also focused on the dent. Al Attiyah Air College at its head- the graduation ceremony of the outstanding graduates of the 6th bin Hamad al Thani and Suda- developments of the peace pro- After a successful visit, the quarters on Wednesday. 14th batch of candidates for batch and the outstanding mem- nese President Field Marshall cess in Darfur. Sudanese president left Doha. The ceremony was attended the Armed Forces Officers of the bers of the fourth course of heli- Omar Hassan Ahmed al Bashir The Sudanese president He was seen off from Hamad In- by Prime Minister and Minister of Ministry of the Interior and other copter pilot trainers from Qatar held a session of talks at the thanked Qatar for the role it ternational Airport by Minister Interior HE Sheikh Abdullah bin security services at Ahmed Bin and Kuwait. Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. played in enhancing the peace of State for Foreign Affairs HE Nasser bin Khalifa al Thani, Min- Mohammed Military College on After that the sixth batch The talks dealt with the latest process. Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi, Qa- ister of Defense of Somalia Has- Thursday. (QNA) handed over the flag to the seventh developments in Sudan. They also discussed bilateral tar’s Ambassador to Sudan HE san Ali Mohammed and a number batch. The Amir also watched an The Sudanese president up- ties, in addition to regional and Abdulrahman bin Ali al Kubaisi of ministers, senior officers at the parents of graduates. airshow by aircraft of the Amiri dated the Amir about the latest international developments. and Sudan’s Ambassador to Qa- Ministry of Defense, military lead- The ceremony began with the Air Forces and Al Zaeem Moham- developments in Sudan as well as The talks were attended by tar HE Fath al Rahman Ali Mo- ers, leaders of security colleges National Anthem. med Bin Abdullah Al Attiyah Air the challenges facing the country. a number of ministers. On the hamed. from friendly countries, guests and Then the commander of the pa- College. MORE ON PAGE 20

No indication of Qatar renews commitment to ‘745 violations of ICJ decision by UAE’ dialogue for resolving crisis he UAE has committed 745 tional Court of Justice) Qatar has reiterated its commitment to resolve the crisis, Tviolations of the Internation- Of the total 745 viola- breakthrough in which the countries of the blockade have al Court of Justice’s decision tions of fundamental rights created, through dialogue that guarantees relating to Qatar blockade. addressed by the ICJ decision, sovereignty and puts an end to illegal National Human Rights 505 violations pertained to measures. It renewed its commitment to Committee Chairman HE Dr Ali the right to litigation including Gulf crisis: FM the mediation of the Amir of Kuwait HH bin Smaikh al Marri gave details 498 violations of the right to Sheikh Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah of the first report documenting property, 7 of the right to work, QNA to resolve the crisis. The Ambassador siege violations and the testi- HE Dr Ali bin Smaikh al Marri 153 of the right to education DAVOS HE Sheikha Alia Ahmed bin Saif al monies of those affected at a and 87 violations of the right Thani, the Permanent Representative press conference in Geneva on stop human rights violations. to family reunification. DEPUTY Prime Minister and of Qatar to the United Nations, said Wednesday. The report docu- The report documents 745 The NHRC submitted 13 Minister of Foreign Affairs HE this at the official meeting of the ments about 1,099 UAE viola- cases of violations commit- recommendations to four dif- Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- UNSC on “Situation in the Mid- tions in total. ted by the UAE authorities ferent bodies, namely the ICJ, dulrahman al Thani has said dle East, Including Palestinian He said the committee against citizens and residents the Committee on the Elimina- that there is no sign of a break- Question”. (QNA) PAGE 2 has sent a message to His of Qatar by mid-January (within tion of Racial Discrimination, through in the Gulf crisis so far. Holiness Pope Francis of the six months of the Abu Dhabi the UAE and State of Qatar. In an interview with Vatican asking him to intervene Declaration committing to the Bloomberg, Sheikh Moham- with the UAE authorities to implementation of the Interna- Continued on page 2 Ô med said no movement or further steps have been made since the GCC Summit which has indicated expectations of a breakthrough. HE Sheikh Mohammed bin He said Qatar remains Abdulrahman al Thani open to dialogue and is still DJWE rebranded as Qatar Show, to start on Feb 20 carrying on with its own na- “Qatar may have differ- tional agenda. ences and disagreement with CATHERINE W GICHUKI first time, an Indian pavilion a symbol of culture and self- “There are no alternatives those countries, but Iran is DOHA will be featured to mark the expression. for the GCC countries for Qa- a neighbouring country at India-Qatar Year of Culture “This is Qatar Show’s six- tar,” he said, adding that Qa- the end of the day, and Qatar The Doha Jewellery and 2019 and will showcase works teenth consecutive year, and tar believes in the strength of shares gas fields with it,” he Watches Exhibition (DJWE) from across the subcontinent. the large number of partici- the authority of the GCC since said, adding that Iran opened has been rebranded with a new In addition, this year there pants from across the globe its establishment. its skies when the blockading logo and name ‘Qatar Show’ will be more local talents at the – from Geneva to Mumbai, to “Turkey, Iran and Iraq countries closed their airspace for pearls, watches and jewel- Young Qatari Designer (YQD) Paris and Beirut – shows the are important parts of the re- for Qatari people. lery. The 16th edition of the initiative compared to last year. confidence that international gion and Qatar needs to build “Therefore, it is important DJWE will take place from NTC official Ahmed al brands have in the Qatari strong relationships and part- to engage with all these coun- February 20 to 25 at the Doha Obaidli said the event’s re- market. It provides a remark- nerships with other countries tries, and Qatar remains open.” Exhibition and Convention branding reflects the show’s able networking platform for in the region. Qatar needs to Sheikh Mohammed ex- Center (DECC). evolution over the past 15 edi- companies and visitors in Qa- have positive and construc- pressed the hope that the GCC Presented by National tions to emerge as an interna- tar and beyond, and displays tive relations with those coun- countries, especially the block- Tourism Council (NTC) and tional event offering visitors a Qatar’s hospitality, and world- tries and this is not because ading countries, will go back delivered by Auditoire, the global luxury experience. The class exhibition and confer- of the blockade but it is a part to reason, start to engage with six-day business-to-consum- use of a pearl in the new logo ence infrastructure capabili- of Qatar’s strategy to main- their region and resolve this er event is expected to show- is a fitting visual representa- ties,” said Obaidli. tain its friendly relations with ssue. case more than 500 brands tion of how luxury is evolv- Officials unveil the details of Qatar Show at a press conference in all countries in the region,” from 10 countries. For the ing from a status symbol to Continued on page 2 Ô Doha on Wednesday. (JALAL PATHIYOOR) Sheikh Mohammed said. Continued on page 2 Ô 02 Thursday, January 24, 2019

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Qatar committed Shura Council, PAM sign deal to to resolving siege through dialogue, promote global peace, security says Sheikha Alia The MoU also includes working on the proper implementation of the UN principles and international law QNA and security around the world. those related to achieving sus- QNA der to deal with the common DOHA The MoU was signed by tainable development and fight- NEW YORK risks and challenges. Speaker of the Shura Council ing poverty. Sheikha Alia also re- THE Shura Council and the HE Ahmed bin Abdulla bin Zaid The MoU also includes QATAR has reiterated its ferred to the widespread Parliamentary Assembly of al Mahmoud and President of working on the proper imple- commitment to resolving grave violations of human the Mediterranean (PAM) on PAM Antonio Pedro Roque. mentation of the UN principles the blockade crisis through rights against Qatari citi- Wednesday signed a memoran- Under the MoU, both par- and international law which dialogue that guarantees zens and residents caused dum of understanding (MoU) ties will coordinate on impor- target achieving an interna- sovereignty and puts an end by the blockade, stressing to launch initiatives to promote tant issues related to bilateral tional community that is secure, to illegal measures. that the continuation of the peace and security in the region ties, take necessary procedures peaceful and free from war and The country also re- unilateral illegal measures and across the world. that contribute to unifying the the use or threat of force. newed its commitment to is a precedent affecting the The MoU also aims to pro- positions of both parties and The agreement also involves the mediation of the Amir system of international re- mote friendly relations and cooperate between the Shura discussing topics and issues of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah lations based on the foun- solidarity that link Qatar with Council delegation and the del- found on international parlia- al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah dations of international Mediterranean countries. egations that represent PAM in mentary conference agendas and of the countries that law and good neighborli- The agreement was signed different meetings, conferences, and coordinate and unify posi- have supported the efforts to ness, unless a firm position by Shura Council Speaker HE Shura Council Speaker HE Ahmed bin Abdulla bin Zaid al Mahmoud forums and international plat- tions on the issues, as well as resolve the crisis. is taken to end the illegal Ahmed bin Abdulla bin Zaid and President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean forms, as well as exchange ex- exchange information between Qatar’s Permanent blockade immediately. al Mahmoud and President of Antonio Pedro Roque at an agreement-signing event on Wednesday. pertise between both parties. both parties on legislative, legal Representative to the She noted that the ses- the Parliamentary Assembly The agreement involves cre- and political matters, exchange United Nations HE Ambas- sion of the Security Council of the Mediterranean (PAM) PAM includes 29 parlia- sues of mutual interest. ating concrete initiatives to pro- publications and legislative sador Sheikha Alia Ahmed comes after a year that wit- Antonio Pedro Roque during a ments from Mediterranean The agreement also con- mote peace and security in the texts available to both parties bin Saif al Thani made the nessed the intensification of meeting attended by Secretary- countries. firms the role of parliaments in region and around the world, as and work to achieve a partner- pledge at the official meet- the suffering of the Palestin- General of PAM Sergio Piazzi During the meeting, they promoting relations between well as implement the goals of ship between the Shura Council ing of the UN Security ian people and violations of on Wednesday. also reviewed a number of is- people and maintaining peace the United Nations, especially in Qatar and PAM. Council on ‘Situation in the their rights, as well as the Middle East, Including Pal- high level of violence and the estinian Question’. danger of escalation during Despite the many seri- which where about 300 peo- ous crises in the region, ple have been victims. Qatar shares strong strategic ties with Turkey: FM an additional irresponsi- “In addition to the stale- ble crisis has been created, mate in the peace process, Continued from page 1 Ô stabilising this nation. A closer the president of Lebanon in his He said, “Qatar Invest- German economy.” which is the unjust block- the deterioration in the se- relationship with Iraq is a plus talks with the Amir HH Sheikh ment Authority (QIA) is look- On Qatar’s interest in ac- ade imposed on Qatar more curity situation is another ASKED if Qatar would consider for Qatar,” the FM reiterated. Tamim bin Hamad al Thani ing at various sectors and good quiring a stake in Deutsche than a year and a half ago in reason that highlights the closer relationships with Iran, Regarding Iran, he said, during the Arab Economic long-term investments. We are Bank, he said, “We are inter- an attempt to harm Qatar urgency of reaching perma- Iraq and Turkey if the blockade “Iran is a part of our geography, Summit explained their situ- looking at the various sectors, ested in all companies and talk and its reputation, the am- nent solutions and the need persists, he said Qatar already and we hope also that the GCC ation that buying the govern- including the financial services to everyone. This is part of the bassador said. to strengthen the efforts of has strong strategic relations countries start to engage with ment’s bonds would help to sta- and infrastructure sectors, as natural structural change in She added that the cam- all parties concerned about with Turkey. Iran in a positive and construc- bilise their economy. well as the industrial sector.” any government administration paigns of hatred and de- the issue,” she added. “We stood next to each oth- tive dialogue to resolve this out- “We took the decision based The FM said, “The sover- to shorten the administrative ception by the blockading She stressed the impor- er during difficult times. When standing issue of our regional on our assessment to stabilise eign wealth fund belongs to the shadow, renew experiments countries did not succeed in tance of the issue of Jeru- Turkey went through difficult security which is impacting our Lebanon and also as an invest- next generation of our people, and introduce new blood and undermining the status of salem in view of its central, time, Qatar stood for it, and security directly and indirectly.” ment,” he said, adding that so we have to make sure that all new generations.” Qatar and the determination stressing the rejection of any when Qatar went through dif- On Qatar’s decision to in- Lebanon had never defaulted in of our decisions have a positive “QIA is part of this gov- of its people, warning of the attempts to prejudice the ficult time, Turkey stood for it; vest $500 million in the Leba- paying interests. long-term impact on our fund. ernment structure and it has serious effects of the crisis status of Al-Quds Al-Sharif we have this strategy,” he said. nese government bonds, the “We are going to work it Our commitment at last year’s to change,” he said, adding, on the stability and cohesion and Islamic and Christian “Iraq is also a part of our re- FM said, “Lebanon’s stability out together. We have trust and conference was only part of our “we and my colleagues on the of the region, and the collec- sanctities, especially the Al- gion, and we welcome Iraq back is our regions stability and it’s confidence in the economy and strategy to increase our invest- board work to contribute to tive action of the GCC in or- Aqsa Mosque. to the Arab world as a stable na- very important for Qatar.” the people of Lebanon that they ment in Europe, especially Ger- our country’s growth and di- tion and we are trying to help in Sheikh Mohammed said will stand and flourish again.” many, given the strength of the versification of our economy.” ‘Qatar Show to present 12 young Qatari designers’ ‘UAE continues to violate ICJ decision’ Continued from page 1 Ô Yussif Fakhro of Midad Jewellery. be a charity auction. Continued from page 1 Ô and only a very small number of The event will also feature fo- Qatar’s jewellery premiers like, cases have been resolved; The UAE ACCORDING to the organisers, rums, talks and workshops. Ali Bin Ali Group, Al Majed Jewel- THE report will be sent to more than did not establish a clear mecha- Qatar Show will exhibit a range of French watchmaking expert Ob- lery, Al Fardan Jewellery Company, 400 international organisations and nism for the implementation of the classic and contemporary luxury jectif Horlogerie will engage watch Amiri Gems WLL, and Fifty One entities, led by the Secretary-General ICJ’s decision, which can be resort- collections from global brands and enthusiasts in a master watch work- East will return this year as well. of the United Nations, the United Na- ed to by the victims and the settle- designers. shop, ‘Discover Watchmaking’ and Middle East Auditoire Vice tions High Commissioner for Human ment of their situation, as well as The event has seen a 17 percent each participant will also be award- President Mazen Abd Rabbo said, Rights, the International Court of the establishment of hotlines for increase in brands represented be- ed an accredited diploma. “Qatar Show successes continue to Justice and the Committee on the this purpose. tween 2017 and 2018. About 93 per- A gemmology workshop will have a positive impact on the local Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The NHRC has recommended cent of the brands are international, cover the basic knowledge of dia- market. A number of international Following its examination of the that the UAE side cooperate to es- with over a third originating from monds and coloured gems. brands that came as exhibitors here UAE violations of the ICJ’s decision, tablish a joint mechanism to im- Switzerland and Italy. The number In addition, French expert Geof- have gone on to establish a business the NHRC reached the following NHRC Chairman Ali bin Smaikh al Marri. plement the decision of the Inter- of visitors increased from 19,300 in froy Ader and the newly created presence in Qatar. Our visitors’ re- conclusions: national Court of Justice and to 2017 to more than 23,000 in 2018. Qatar Watch Club will present daily sponses to the French brand Djula The continued violation of the monitor all violations after these Obaidli said there is a big growth informal educational talks at the jewelry were so overwhelmingly rights of women, children, persons The NHRC has recommended decisions and provide the ICJ with in the sector as some of the Qatari Majlis to small groups of established positive that we’ll soon see the first with disabilities and the elderly; that the UAE side cooperate to reports on the subject. designers who featured in the pre- and/or aspiring watch collectors. Djula store opening in Qatar.” The continued denial of access to establish a joint mechanism to The NHRC has therefore recom- vious YQD initiative, have started Also, iconic French auction Qatar Show 2019 will also offer justice and the exercise of their right implement the decision of the mended that the UAE immediately their own shops. This year the ini- house Artcurial will offer watch a host of additional attractions and of access to courts and tribunals; International Court of Justice comply with the implementation tiative will present 12 young Qatari enthusiasts, visitors, and collectors extravaganza activities to its visi- The law of criminalisation of of the ICJ decision and establish a designers. with free consultations and valua- tors. sympathy issued by the UAE au- and provide the ICJ with clear and transparent joint review Those taking part for the first tions. An expert gemmologist will The event is supported by Qatar thorities on June 7, 2017, which reports on the subject mechanism for all persons affected time are Sameera al Mulla of Hessa also be at hand to offer free consul- National Bank, Maserati, Qatar Air- stipulates that sympathy with Qa- by the arbitrary measures it has tak- Jewellery, Noora al Meadadi of al tation to visitors purchasing gem- ways, Shangri-La Hotel and Middle tar is a punishable offence, impede Human rights violations continue en, and to report its implementation Thameen Jewellery and Abdullah stones at the show. There will also East Media (MPP). the implementation of this right; due to measures taken by the UAE, to the ICJ. Nation Thursday, January 24, 2019 03

SJC chairman meets Seminar on labour law UNODC delegation for Kyrgyz community QNA al Obaidli, Ambassador of CHAIRMAN of the Su- the SJC and UNODC for DOHA the Kyrgyz Republic to Qatar preme Judiciary Council the second Meeting of HE Nuran Niyazaliev and a (SJC) and President of the the Global Judicial Integ- THE Ministry of Administra- number of officials respon- Court of Cassation HE Dr rity Network, scheduled tive Development, Labour and sible for implementing the Hassan bin Lahdan al Has- to be held in Doha on Social Affairs, in cooperation provisions of the labour law san al Mohannadi met with November 18-19. with the Embassy of the Kyr- in the Qatar. Senior program officer of They also discussed gyz Republic in Doha, organ- The seminar aimed at ex- the United Nations Office unifying the visions to- ised a special seminar for the plaining the regulations related on Drugs and Crime (UNO- wards the future part- Kyrgyz community to explain to the revised labour law and DC) Marco Teixeira and his nership between the two the regulations and laws re- introducing the most impor- accompanying delegation sides and possible joint lated to the labour law in the tant changes in the legislation. in Doha on Wednesday. opportunities for the sus- SPEAKER OF BANGLADESH PARLIAMENT MEETS QATARI ENVOY: Speaker of the Parliament of the State of Qatar. The seminar comes within During the meeting, tainability of the Global People’s Republic of Bangladesh Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury met with Qatar’s Ambassador to Bangla- The seminar was attend- the framework of joint coop- they discussed joint or- Judicial Integrity Network desh HE Ahmed bin Mohammed al Dehaimi. During the meeting they discussed bilateral relations and ed by Assistant Undersecre- eration between the two coun- ganisation plans between initiative. (QNA) the ways of boosting and developing them, in addition to issues of common interest. (QNA) tary for Labour Affairs at the tries, especially in the field of ministry Mohammed Hassan work and ways of promoting it. MoPH’s lab conducts over QTerminals welcomes first 33,000 drug samples tests Hapag Lloyd’s IMX service The Ministry of Public Health is keen ensure the highest TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK According to the CEO, this standards of safety of pharmaceuticals in the country DOHA is a record breaking achieve- ment and places Hamad Port TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in two sessions of the Inter- QTERMINALS on Wednesday in the list of top performing DOHA national Cooperative Practice welcomed the inaugural call of ports in the world. “Due to Programme for the United Na- Hapag Lloyd’s Indian Subcon- this growth, QTerminals has THE Ministry of Public Health’s tions Office of Drug Control and tinent Express (IMX) service been awarded the concession (MoPH) quality laboratory con- Crime Prevention and also par- at Hamad Port. for the design, development ducted 33,110 tests of about ticipated in three of the Europe- Hapag Lloyd is the fifth and operations of Container 1,810 samples of pharmaceuti- an Union Quality Management largest shipping company Terminal-2 in Hamad Port, cal, herbal and dietary supple- Competency Tests. globally in terms of container which we have planned to be ments last year as part of efforts The laboratory has passed throughput. developed in phases. CT2 is to ensure the highest standards all programmes and tests with Two main line services of expected to start operations of safety of pharmaceuticals in high quality and excellent re- Hapag Lloyd and partners call in 2020. This will ensure that the country. sults that reflect its internation- directly at Hamad Port: Hamad Port is completely The laboratory also devel- al competency, according to the 1. Gulf/East Mediterra- prepared to handle the fore- oped five innovative methods European Union’s Drug Quality nean Service (GEM), which cast significant volume surge of improving the control of Management (EDQM) and the connects East Mediterranean for the FIFA 2022 World Cup. pharmaceutical and cosmetic United Nations Office of Drug (Turkey). Service partners The development of CT2 also preparations, including two in Control and Crime Prevention. are Hapag Lloyd, CMA-CGM Officials at the inaugural call of Hapag Lloyd’s Indian Subcontinent fully aligns with Qatar Vision the field of microbiology. The laboratory developed five Dr Ansar said the Minis- and COSCO. The GEM service Express (IMX) service at Hamad Port on Wednesday. 2030 initiatives.” Dr Aisha al Ansar, director innovative methods of improving try of Public Health is keen to started in November last year. He added, “QTerminals is of Pharmacy and Pharmaceu- the control of pharmaceutical provide all the necessary re- 2. Indian Subcontinent Ex- this new service will not only ners is always of importance targeting substantial growth tical Control at the Ministry of and cosmetic preparations. quirements for the laboratory, press (IMX), which connects serve Qatar’s economy and for existing times and the fu- in 2019, especially in con- Public Health, said: “The qual- noting that the necessary tech- West Mediterranean. Service trade, but will also signifi- ture. With the global strength tainer traffic, as Hamad Port ity laboratory for drug investi- through ports and airports are nologies and requirements partners are Hapag Lloyd as cantly increase the connectiv- of Hapag-Lloyd and their positions itself as a trans- gates the pharmaceutical prep- examined in cooperation with were provided to conduct new service leader with 4 vessels, ity of Hamad Port with three partners COSCO and CMA- shipment hub for the mid arations and the nutritional and the Department of Drug for tests and increase the capacity CMA with three vessels and very important regional mar- CGM, this formidable new and upper Gulf ports. This is herbal supplements provided analysis of pharmaceuticals, of the laboratory. COSCO with one vessel. kets i.e. the subcontinent, the service will open doors with complimented with organic by pharmaceutical companies local factories, its accreditation She said the ministry is Speaking on the occasion, Middle-East and the Mediter- direct connectivity to an array GDP growth. and their conformity with the and its compliance with inter- keen to ensure the availabil- the CEO of QTerminals Nev- ranean regions. of international ports. This Eng Nabil al Khaldi from specifications of the regulations. national standards before al- ity of the best pharmaceutical ille Bissett said, We are very As Qatar’s economy and leads to gaining direct access Mwani Qatar and Joerg Pharmaceuticals, herbal lowing them for sales in and out products and the highest levels happy to welcome this new trade continues to diversify to newer markets and trade Sonne, managing director of medicines and food supple- of Qatar. of quality and safety standards IMX service to QTerminals’ and grow, developing trade hubs for Qatar and in particu- Hapag-Lloyd Middle-East at- ments delivered personally The laboratory participated in the country. CT1. We are confident that with new international part- lar Hamad Port.” tended the event. DIFI’s family forum to focus on children’s interest in Qatari law QNA to the interests of the child in the The event aims to respond to DOHA Qatari law. the second pillar of the Qatar Na- The annual forum is an initia- tional Vision 2030 on enhancing DOHA International Family In- tive by DIFI to provide a platform society by focusing on people. The stitute (DIFI), a member of Qatar to discuss and identify family is- forum will also present working Foundation, will host its 3rd family sues and related policies as a prior- papers and a report containing a forum on the interests of the child ity on the agenda of policy makers summary of the discussion and in Qatari law. in Qatar. recommendations. DIFI Executive Director Dr The forum will bring together Doha International Family Sharifa al Emadi said the third an- experts and practitioners from vari- Institute (DIFI) is a global policy nual forum seeks to enrich knowl- ous legal bodies in relevant govern- and advocacy Institute working to edge on the subject of the child’s ment ministries in Qatar, commu- advance knowledge on Arab fami- interest in the Qatari law and its nity police in the Ministry of the lies and promote evidence-based related issues. Interior, experts, researchers and policies. She added that it also aims to institutions concerned with family The Institute has special con- work towards achieving objectives, law, as well as professors and stu- sultative status with United Na- such as studying and identifying dents of law schools, family pros- tions Economic and Social Council the problems and solutions related ecutors, judges and lawyers. (ECOSOC). Indian expat receives coveted Pravasi Bharatiya Samman

Purnendu Tiwari with the Indian delegation from Qatar at the awarding of Pravasi Bharatiya Samman.

SANTHOSH CHANDRAN In a tweet, the Indian Embassy man award was constituted by the DOHA stated, “The award is in recogni- Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs tion of his contribution towards in conjunction with the Pravasi DOHA-BASED Indian expatriate capacity building for the Qatar Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident In- Purnendu Tiwari has been award- Navy. Tiwari is the first Armed dian Day), to honour exceptional 66/2019 ed the coveted Pravasi Bharatiya Forces personnel to be awarded and meritorious contribution in Samman, the highest honour con- this highest honour meant for a various field or profession. ferred on overseas Indians by the Non-Resident Indian. The award PBD is celebrated on January government of India. was conferred for enhancing In- 9 every year as it was on this day President of India Ram Nath dia’s image abroad.” in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi re- Kovind presented the award to Ti- Tiwari is currently the Manag- turned to India from South Africa wari during the three-day Pravasi ing Director of Dahra Global Tech- and led India’s freedom struggle. Bharatiya Divas (PBD) which con- nologies and Consultancy Services A delegation of over 100 Indian cluded in Varanasi city of the state in Doha. expatriates from Qatar attended of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The Pravasi Bharatiya Sam- the event in India. 04 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Nation SULAITI MEETS UN DELEGATION Traffic diversion at Duhail Intersection from Friday TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THE Public Works Authority (Ashghal) will implement a mi- nor traffic diversion at Duhail Intersection on Al Shamal Road from January 25 (Friday) to January 31 to facilitate the work of Duhail Intersection upgrade project. Ashghal announced that the partial closure would affect ve- hicles travelling from Al Khafji Minister of Transport and Communications HE Jassim bin Saif Ahmed al Sulaiti met with a delegation from the United Nations, headed by Street towards Al Gharrafa the Chief of Crime Prevention and Anti-Money Laundering with the UN Office in Vienna Neil Walsh, in Doha on Wednesday. The meeting Street and Doha, commuters discussed enhancing cooperation between Qatar and the UN in the fields of communications and transportation, and means of employing from Doha towards Al Ghar- new applications that will be used in the modes of communications and transport. (TNN) rafa Street and those who wish to make a U-turn back towards Doha. During the restriction pe- roundabout, which is partially Interchange. At Izghawa Inter- riod, the Izghawa Intersection closed, to access Al Shamal change, they should take a left at Exit 5 on Al Shamal Road Road and exit at exit 5 to reach on the main bridge towards Tunisian national wins 2nd Audi car in will become the access point for Izghawa Interchange. They Izghawa, continue straight until traffic between the eastern and should take a left turn on the they reach the second set of traf- western areas and Al Shamal main bridge, then another left fic signals and take a left turn to Vodafone’s World of Prizes competition Road, as well as Al kharaitiyat turn at the next traffic signal join the newly-constructed road Interchange and Al Kheesa In- towards Izghawa Interchange to access Al Gharrafa and the TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK this year is no different. Due to terchange and Umm Slal Mo- to join the newly-constructed malls in the area. DOHA customer demand, we’ve ex- hammed Interchange. road to access Al Gharrafa and tended the competition to run To make it easier for the malls in the area. U-TURN BACK TO DOHA TUNISIAN national Mo- until March, and look forward the public, Ashghal recently Road users travelling hamed Abaidia is the second to finding additional ways to opened a 3.5-kilometre road WEST BAY TO AL GHARRAFA along Al Shamal Road coming Audi car winner of Vodafone’s offer opportunities for Voda- parallel to Al Shamal Road Road users travelling from from Doha who wish to make World of Prizes competition, fone customers to participate linking Izghawa and Al Ghar- West Bay via Al Khafji Street a U-turn back to Doha, will be the telecom provider has an- and win.” rafa areas. The new road ex- heading towards Doha have the required to use exit 5 to reach nounced. Vodafone customers can tends from Izghawa Street to Al option of either taking a right Izghawa Interchange. At this He participated in the sec- participate in the World of Oyoun Street and provides exit turn at Arab League Street or interchange, they should take ond round of the popular SMS Prizes competition by the fol- and access to Al Shamal Road Duhail Street or taking a right a U-turn on the main bridge based competition, which ran lowing steps: Premium - for to serve as an alternative route at Duhail roundabout, which to Al Shamal Road towards from November 16 to Decem- the chance to win an AUDI to Duhail roundabout that is is partially closed, to access Al Doha. ber 15, 2018. Car, customers simply have to scheduled to close. Shamal Road and use exit 5 to The Public Works Authority Owing to the success and send the SMS “WIN” to 97711; reach Izghawa Interchange. will install road signs advising popularity of the competition, Free - for the chance to win a WEST BAY TO AL GHARRAFA They should take a left turn on motorists of the changes on the Vodafone announced that the Mohamed Abaidia, winner of Vodafone’s World of Prizes competition, QR25,000 cash prize, custom- During the partial closure, the main bridge to Al Shamal road. It has requested all road competition will be extended receives keys of his Audi car from Shavkat Berdiev, commercial busi- ers just should send by send road users travelling from Road towards Doha. users to abide by speed limit for another two months, so ness unit director, Vodafone Qatar. the SMS “FREE” to 97710. West Bay via Al Khafji Street of the 60 kmph and follow the competitors have a chance to Additionally, customers heading towards Al Gharrafa DOHA TO AL GHARRAFA road signs to ensure their safety. win until March 15, 2019. Until cash prize. thrilled for Abaidia’s World of joining the Premium edition should take a right turn at Arab Road users travelling from The Duhail Intersection Up- this date, customers can enter Shavkat Berdiev, com- Prizes win. The competition of the competition will get an League Street to Izghawa In- Doha heading towards Al Ghar- grade project consists of works in hopes of winning two more mercial business unit director, has always proved extremely extra daily bonus of 10 Voda- terchange or take a right turn rafa via Al Shamal Road should of 3.3 kilometres at an estimated Audi cars and a QR25,000 Vodafone Qatar, said: “We’re popular with customers, and fone local minutes. on Duhail Street or Duhail take exit 5 to reach Izghawa cost of QR800 million. QU’s College of Law wins award QU’s law centre launches executive at Global Legal Skills Conference training courses The prize acknowledges LAWC’s efforts to promote legal skills education in the MENA region TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK The courses will cover DOHA three topics, Introduction TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK programme added legal skills to Common Law Contracts DOHA courses in English and Arabic THE Centre for Law and De- in English, Legal Writing: to complement the various velopment at Qatar Univer- QATAR University (QU) Col- courses taught in Arabic. In sity’s (QU) College of Law Email, Memos and lege of Law (LAWC) won the February 2018, the LSP pro- (LAWC) will launch executive Legal Analysis in English Law School Award for pro- gramme was merged with the legal training courses on Janu- and Professional moting legal skills education Law Clinic and Externship ary 27. Responsibility for Lawyers at the 13th Global Legal Skills programme to become the The courses will cover Conference held recently in Legal Skills Department. three topics, Introduction Melbourne, Australia. Since LSP’s creation, QU’s to Common Law Contracts specialised courses that are LAWC and its Legal Skills LAWC has provided exten- in English, Legal Writing: in demand in the local com- Department were recognised sive support to its faculty and Email, Memos and Legal munity.” for its leading contributions students. It invested heavily Analysis in English and Pro- The training will take place to global legal skills, and in partment at LAWC Dr Mo- Law deserves the award the and active learning into the in the leading legal skills fac- fessional Responsibility for at QU during evening times particular to the development hamed Mattar said, “The most. Despite the many chal- curriculum in order to pro- ulty in the region and has been Lawyers. and will cost QR2,000 per stu- of legal skills education in the award is a testament to the lenges, over the years, the duce more competitive, skilful very supportive of travel for Interested individuals in dent. MENA region. dedication of Dean of LAWC College of Law has stuck with and bilingual legal practition- students to moot court and ne- Qatar can apply to participate To register, interested Dr Conrad Sturm and Dr Mohammed al Khulaifi, the its vision and maintained its ers. When the college un- gotiation competitions. Owing in the legal training and earn a persons can visit http://www. Melissa Deehring received the faculty and administrators unwavering support for legal veiled its current programme to its support, LSP Moot Court certificate from the Centre. qu.edu.qa/research/cld/de- award for LAWC at the open- to advancing legal skills skills education in Qatar and in 2011, it established the first students have won 13 awards Dr Jon Truby, direc- velopment/fellowships/regis- ing plenary session of the con- education at QU and in the the region.” comprehensive programme since the programme’s incep- tor of the Centre for Law tration. ference, which hosted over 120 region.” Since the inception of the in the MENA region in legal tion in 2011. and Development at LAWC, Payments can be made at participants from law schools Former director of the Lawyering Skills Program writing, research, reason- Moreover, the college has said: “Our legal training pro- https://secure.touchnet.com/ around the world. programme Dr Conrad Sturm (LSP) in 2010, LAWC has in- ing and advocacy as part of supported regional and global grammes deliver high quality C24950_ustores/web/classic/ Head of Legal Skills De- said: “I believe the College of corporated legal skills courses its LLB degree studies. 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Experience the warm hospitality of Banana Island Resort this winter TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

WITH the onset of winter, Banana Island Resort Doha has launched a range of di- verse and exquisite activi- ties offering guests a much- needed escape from daily routines and to indulge in the most comfortable and plush environment in the re- sort’s various facilities, be it enjoying a great swim at the resort’s heated pool or im- mersing in beach activities such as water sports. The beach of Banana Island Resort. Towel art class. Cool Mint Kids Club. Guests can also relish the delicious cuisine at the enjoy a game of billiard or Teens can enjoy a lively den cheese counter and succu- a full body massage session sandy private golden beach basis from 8am to 7pm. resort’s world-class restau- table foosball at the Family with games and movies, dai- lent carvery meats. Guests for 60 minutes, an oppor- and turquoise waters, free Emad Nabulsi, hotel rants. Entertainment Center. ly from 9am to 9pm. family can also relish sweet treats tunity to enjoy the resort’s access to one-of-a-kind La- manager, said, “We are al- To make the in-house Alongside a great spa and friends can also explore from a decadent selection facilities from Sauna, to the goon pool, which is consid- ways looking out for avenues guests feel warm and rejuve- and fitness experience, different movie options at of homemade desserts, in- steam room and Jacuzzi, ered the largest in Doha, a and greater opportunities nated, the resort has, in the guests will have an amazing the VIP Cinema, daily from cluding bitter chocolate with free pool and beach ac- unique dining experience in for the comfort of our guests, offing, a variety of compli- opportunity to indulge in ex- 10am to 11.30pm. cake, chestnut pie, tiramisu cess in addition to QR200 its world class restaurants, especially at this time of the mentary winter indoor ex- periential activities such as Adding a treasured value and hot apple strudel that voucher per individual, and other amazing activities. year, to take advantage and periences such as hammam towel art classes, pizza mak- to the guests’ experience, warms from within. which can be redeemed at The ‘Hello Beautiful benefit of the distinctive steam pool, jacuzzi, sauna ing classes, mocktail classes, Azraq restaurant is offering Banana Island Resort any of the resort’s multiple Weather’ bouquet also in- weather by offering an ideal and steam room facilities, a coffee foaming classes and the ‘Warm Winter Brunch’ Doha has also two offers for glamorous restaurants, and cludes QR200 credit per setting where they can ex- soothing 10-minute neck & Arabic coffee classes. every Friday, providing the daily visitors. With the ‘One the luxury transport to and person to spend at any resort plore new destinations and shoulder massage as well as To keep the children food lovers an opportunity day in Paradise’ offer, visi- from the resort. restaurants and QR50 credit enjoy the highest levels of body composition and facial engaged, the resort has to experience a wide vari- tors can experience the re- The ‘Hello Beautiful per person to spend on any comfort and hospitality. We analysis. The fitness savvy planned an array of unique ety of gourmet from Middle sort’s upscale special treat- Weather’ bouquet includes resort activities, in addition are confident that this new can embark on a workout re- activities. Guests can leave Eastern, Asian and western ments specially designed to multiple perks, ensuring fun to the Luxury boat transfers, offers and winter activities gime with the range of ma- children in a safe environ- selections, in addition to In- free up mental and physical time for all the resort’s visi- which departs to the island will live up to their expecta- chines and weight stations ment with trained staff to dian curries and authentic stress. The ‘One day in Para- tors. The great value bou- from Al Shyoukh Terminal tions and that they will cher- while family and friends can lead the fun and games. Italian pasta, fresh sushi, a dise’ bouquet also includes quet offers enjoyment at the at Doha Corniche on a daily ish the experience forever.” Nation Thursday, January 24, 2019 05 HMC and IHI announce Seek advice before going camping, speakers for quality and HMC urges chronic disease patients safety in healthcare meet TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Patients must take necessary precautions to guard against potential health risks associated with camping DOHA

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK weeks before going camp- glucose level to avoid potential HAMAD Medical Corporation DOHA ing, as they are more prone to complications that can result (HMC) and the Institute for health complications associ- from changes to diet and activ- Healthcare Improvement (IHI) WITH the Qatar camping sea- ated with weather changes. ity level. Eating in moderation on Tuesday announced the key- son now at its peak, Hamad “Flu vaccines can help re- is always recommended for note speakers for the upcoming Medical Corporation (HMC) is duce the risk of contracting viral diabetics, but this is particularly Middle East Forum on Quality urging the public, particularly infections, which could trigger important when camping as a and Safety in Healthcare. those with chronic health con- asthma symptoms. Asthma pa- change in routine can increase The annual gathering, ditions such as asthma, diabetes tients and those with allergies the risk of diabetic complica- now in its seventh year, will Maureen Bisognano. and heart disease, to take pre- should carry prescribed medi- tions, including diabetic coma. be attended by around 3,000 cautions and consult the doctor cations with them and take When planning to camp, it is healthcare professionals from cate whose personal tragic ex- before going camping. them as directed,” Dr Tayeb important to take sufficient different organisations and dis- perience led her to get involved Dr Yousef al Tayeb, consult- pointed out. amounts of medication, espe- ciplines who come together to in risk management.” ant in emergency medicine at Dr Yousef al Tayeb. Dr Farouq al Rawi. Dr Farouq al Rawi, emer- cially insulin, and to ensure that pursue their interest in improv- She added, “We are thrilled HMC’s Hamad General Hos- gency medicine consultant at all medicine is safely stored,” ing the patient experience and to once again welcome Mau- pital, says people who have those with asthma and allergies, no taste, colour or smell, but HMC’s Al Wakra Hospital, says said Dr Rawi. safety and quality standards. reen Bisognano as a keynote chronic conditions that require could be at an increased risk it can be fatal when inhaled in there are a number of steps Those with heart condi- The event, which will take speaker, who brings a wealth of medication should take a suffi- of health complications when large amounts. Carbon monox- which individuals with chronic tions, such as coronary artery place at the Qatar National nursing and improvement sci- cient supply of their medicines camping. These individuals are ide poisoning has flu-like symp- conditions, such as diabetes, disease, are also advised to seek Convention Center at the end of ence practice and knowledge. with them before departing for advised to avoid exposure to toms, including a headache, can take to help protect their medical advice before going March 2019, will boast an im- Our objective is to have a clear the desert. He also recommends fire smoke and dust as both can dizziness, nausea and shortness health while camping. camping. Most individuals with pressive list of keynote speakers improvement message for eve- eating a balanced diet and says trigger allergic reactions and of breath, and can cause loss of “Diabetics should consult epilepsy can safely camp, pro- whose presentations underpin ry healthcare professional, re- healthy eating and adherence to lead to serious health complica- consciousness, suffocation and their doctor before travelling vided they take their medication the Forum’s theme of ‘Patient gardless of their role, discipline medication regimes are impor- tions. All campers are advised even death,” said Dr Tayeb. to camping sites, as there may as prescribed. However, those Safety First.’ or organisation.” tant factors for guarding against not to burn wood or charcoal Dr Tayeb added that be factors that could require who have recurring seizures or Dr Nawal al Tamimi, Among the numerous in- the potential health risks associ- inside their tent, or in an en- campers with asthma and al- changes to medication tim- uncontrolled epilepsy, or other acting executive director of ternational and local speakers ated with camping. closed space, due to the high lergies who have not yet re- ing and dosage. Campers with conditions that require close Hamad Healthcare Quality who will be part of this year’s “Individuals with chronic risk of carbon monoxide poi- ceived the flu vaccine should diabetes are also advised to medical observation, are rec- Institute, which is responsible Middle East Forum, the event health conditions, including soning. Carbon monoxide has be immunised at least two continually monitor their blood ommended to avoid camping. for organising the Middle East will feature four international- Forum, said quality improve- ly-renowned plenary speakers ment and patient safety are such as Dr Henry Masch, a UK- everyone’s responsibility. based neurosurgeon who pio- She said the keynote neered the technique of brain speakers for this year’s confer- surgery under local anesthetic, Sidra hosts first meeting of SIOP-RTSG in Qatar ence were selected with that Dr Rollin ‘Terry’ Fairbanks, the objective in mind. founding director of the Nation- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK adolescent cancer. The SIOP SIOP protocols, it means that Dr Tamimi noted that the al Center for Human Factors in DOHA approach to renal tumours is our team here at Sidra Medicine event will also provide an ideal Healthcare, co-director of the to treat them pre-operatively can offer the best customised opportunity for healthcare pro- MedStar Telehealth Innovation SIDRA Medicine recently wel- with chemotherapy, with the care for our young patients not fessionals to learn and share Center and Assistant Vice Presi- comed a delegation from the aim of reducing the risk of only in Qatar but patient cases experiences with peers from dent for Ambulatory Quality & International Society of Paedi- tumour rupture and inducing that are referred to us interna- other organisations. Safety at MedStar Health. atric Oncology Renal Tumour better stage distribution as tionally. It will also minimise She said, “While we will Other main speakers in- Study Group (SIOP-RTSG) well as assessing the tumour’s the need to travel abroad for explore wide-ranging quality clude Leilani Schweitzer, as- to Qatar. response to treatment. The ap- consultations as we will be col- improvement methodologies sistant vice-president for This is the first SIOP- proach can result in the need laborating with global experts and practices across over 50 lec- Communication & Resolution RTSG Pathology Panel meet- for less extensive post-opera- including physicians, patholo- tures and workshops, this year, at The Risk Authority Stan- ing to be held in Qatar pre- tive therapy without compro- gists and scientists in the field of we wanted to focus on the core ford, and Maureen Bisognano, sided by Prof Gordan Vujanic, mising positive outcomes. paediatric renal tumours.” reason for engaging in quality president emerita and senior senior attending physician in Under the leadership of Dr Prof Vujanic is also the improvement efforts, which is fellow at IHI,and a prominent paediatric pathology at Sidra Catherine Cole, division chief of leading expert on the effect of to improve patient safety. authority on improving health Medicine. Prof Vujanic is also paediatric oncology, who will be pre-operative chemotherapy on “This has influenced our care systems. the Chair of the SIOP-RTSG working closely with Prof Vu- Prof Gordan Vujanic with Sidra and SIOP team. renal tumours and is the main selection of keynote speakers, The Middle East Forum on Pathology Panel and globally janic and Dr William Mifsud, author of several important who include an eminent neuro- Quality and Safety an Accred- oversees SIOP trials and stud- junior attending physician in Prof Vujanic said, “While ated with an increased risk of papers that greatly affected the surgeon and author, an emer- ited Group Learning Activ- ies in renal tumours. paediatric pathology, Sidra tumours in children are rare, long-term disability, includ- way these tumours are treated gency physician, who is also the ity (Category 1) as defined by SIOP is the only global Medicine will treat children renal tumours are amongst the ing infertility, deafness, sec- around the world, including founding director of the Nation- the Qatar Council for Health- multidisciplinary society with renal tumours according most common solid tumours. ond cancers, restricted growth classification which is the base al Center for Human Factors in care Practitioners (QHCP) - dedicated to paediatric and to the latest SIOP protocols. Current therapies are associ- and heart disease. By following for treatment. Healthcare, and a patient advo- Accreditation Department. 06 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Nation WCM-Q probes plant-derived therapies for breast cancer The research team found that 13 of the 14 compounds investigated had anti-cancer properties for TNBCs

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK drug resistance at high rates. sumption of many different on 14 different plant-based DOHA The researchers investi- fruits and vegetables reduces compounds found in a wide gated existing research on the risk of cancer, but the re- variety of plants. The research RESEARCHERS at Weill natural compounds with an- search on plant-based thera- team found that 13 of the 14 Cornell Medicine-Qatar ticancer potential such as lu- pies and naturally occurring compounds investigated had (WCM-Q) have published an teolin (found in many herbs compounds is widely scattered anti-cancer properties for TN- in-depth study reviewing the and vegetables), curcumin and consequently cumber- BCs. These compounds were effectiveness of plant-derived (found in turmeric), capsai- some and time-consuming to found in a long list of plants: therapies in fight against the cin (chili pepper extract) and assimilate,” he said. “Our aim broccoli, green chilli, onions, most aggressive forms of rutin (plentiful in apples, with this manuscript was to onion leaves, radishes, car- breast cancer. figs and citrus fruits), among pull a wide range of the best of rots, celery, tomatoes, shal- A team of researchers led many others. these studies together in one lots, apples, kiwis, citrus, by Dr Dietrich Büsselberg, Triple-negative breast place, analyse them and draw beans, cucumbers, turmeric, professor of physiology and cancers (TNBCs) are there- The paper is entitled The ‘Yin conclusions about the efficacy soybeans, red grapes, blue- biophysics, reviewed more fore primarily treated with and Yang’ of Natural Compounds of plant-based therapies.” berries, raspberries, pepper, HBKU PRESIDENT MEETS UN COUNTER-TERRORISM OFFICIAL: than 350 scientific studies to surgery, chemotherapy and in Anticancer Therapy of Triple- The study was done in col- some legumes, tolypocladium PRESIDENT of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Dr Ahmad identify which plant-derived radiation therapy, which have Negative Breast Cancers. laboration with the research (a fungus) and corn lily, the M Hasnah met recently with Vladimir Voronkov, under-secretary- therapies have anti-cancer unpleasant side effects and team of Dr Büsselberg and last of which is mildly toxic. general of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Office, at the UN properties that could poten- are often not effective. Breast into the efficacy of a wide the Institute of Population The paper, entitled ‘The Headquarters in New York, to discuss the imperative role of educa- tially be used to treat so-called cancer is the most common range of different plant-based Health. Elizabeth Varghese, ‘Yin and Yang’ of Natural tion in countering extremism and nurturing tolerance, empathy, “triple-negative breast can- form of cancer among women therapies for treating TNBCs, Dr Samson Mathews Samuel, Compounds in Antican- and understanding. They also discussed the potential of collabo- cers” which are highly ag- worldwide, and an estimat- there are few papers that draw Mariam Abotaleb, Dr Ravin- cer Therapy of Triple-Neg- rations between higher education institutes and international gressive, do not respond to ed around 10-24 percent of these studies together to give der Mamtani, Dr Sohaila ative Breast Cancers’ has bodies to create sustainable solutions to address challenges facing conventional hormone-based breast cancers are TNBCs. a comprehensive overview, Cheema and Dr Büsselberg been published in Cancers, displaced people in the wake of growing conflict. (TNN) therapies, and which tend While a great deal of re- explained Dr Büsselberg. carried out an exhaustive re- a highly regarded medical to spread, recur and develop search has been conducted “It is proven that con- view of 353 scientific papers research journal. CNA-Q, Northumbria University in pact HEC Paris in Qatar to offer graduate degrees in 40 courses to hold executive

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ing pathways for CNA-Q stu- short programme DOHA dents as well as provides the means for career mobility. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK meaning’ with stakeholders COLLEGE of the North Atlan- We know the aspirations of DOHA and the new ways of leading tic-Qatar (CNA-Q) and North- CNA-Q students are limitless ‘self’ as well as leading others. umbria University Newcastle and that many seek to further HEC Paris in Qatar, one of the “Today’s managers need have signed a progression their education with higher world’s leading providers of to be agile and highly adap- agreement allowing graduates credentials,” said Samah Ga- Executive Education, will host tive in order to sustain and of CNA-Q to earn baccalaure- mar, CNA-Q vice-president, ‘Leading Leaders through succeed in tough times. This ate degrees in Qatar and the Academic. “Our strong part- Complexity’ Executive short fast paced digital era demands UK. The agreement includes nership with Northumbria programme on January 28 leaders who are equipped to degree pathways for graduates provides our students with and 29, aimed to educate take disruptive decisions and of the college’s four academic more choices to further their managers on how to become lead the team from the front. schools, paving the way to 40 education by expanding on the more effective leaders in to- Our ‘Leading Leaders through different degree programmes. high-quality technical educa- day’s complex and disruptive Complexity’ executive short All the college’s School of tion gained at CNA-Q. This is business environment. programme aims to harness Business Studies programmes a fine example of exceptional HEC Paris Professor Mi- these qualities and offer them have a pathway to a Bachelor collaboration between two chelle Zandvoort, an expert the ways to influence and mo- of Business Administration post-secondary institutions to in the psychological elements tivate their team members to (Honours). At the Northum- prepare students to be well- of change management and drive changes. Additionally, bria campus in Newcastle- educated and equipped lead- leadership training, will lead the programme aims at ena- upon-Tyne, UK, students will ers for the future.” the two-day executive short bling managers to discover be able to specialise in areas College of the North Atlantic-Qatar President Dr Khalifa al Khalifa with Deputy Vice-Chancellor Northumbria Deputy Vice-Chancellor programme that will be held new ways of building and such as: accounting and fi- University Professor Peter Francis and other officials from Qatar Finance and Business Academy. Northumbria University at the HEC Paris campus in maintaining resilience in the nance, business management, Professor Peter Francis said, Tornado Tower. face of major challenges. Par- economics, entrepreneurship, agement as well as interna- sics, applied computing or neering, electronic design en- “We are delighted to affirm The programme is de- ticipants will also be learn- marketing, human resource tional banking &finance here computer science with special- gineering, mechanical design our commitment to work- signed to help senior lead- ing key concepts and skills to management, tourism man- in Doha. isations in web development, engineering or mobile com- ing with CNA-Q, providing ers develop new leadership optimise their current lead- agement and logistics and Similarly, all the four CNA- artificial intelligence, games munications engineering. routes for students to dozens pathways through innovative ership style”, said Professor supply chain management. Q’s Information Technology development and IT manage- Further, CNA-Q Environ- of programs at Northumbria learning processes with an in- Zandvoort. For business students who programmes now facilitate ment for business. mental Health diploma gradu- University. Our ability to wel- depth reflective practice. This Registration is now open prefer to stay close to home, progression for graduates Most of the college’s engi- ates can complete a Bachelor come students to Newcastle short programme provides for the ‘Leading Leaders the university has partnered towards a multitude of op- neering technician and tech- of Science in Environmental as well as to our programmes new insights on how leaders through Complexity’ execu- with Qatar Finance and Busi- tions such as Bachelor of Sci- nology diplomas will lead to Science (Honours) with this here in Doha, offered through can successfully guide their tive short programme. For ness Academy (QFBA) to offer ence (Honours) in computer a Bachelor of Engineering new agreement. our partnership with QFBA, organisation through both more information: shortpro- specialisations in accounting, networks and cyber security, (Honours) in the disciplines of “This progression agree- gives a wealth of options to evolutionary and disruptive [email protected] or finance & investment man- computer and digital foren- electrical and electronic engi- ment creates lifelong learn- CNA-Q students.” changes, how to ‘co-create 974 4454 7467. DPS-MIS holds English language Tamuq encourages students to proffer workshop to hone teachers’ skills solutions for water security challenges TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA

THIRTY students from grades nine to 12 from schools across Qatar brought their inner in- ventors to life during a week- long engineering camp Qatar Invents presented by Texas A&M at Qatar (Tamuq) and sponsored by Occidental Petro- leum of Qatar Ltd (Oxy Qatar) to evoke innovative solutions to real-world challenges in Qatar. The programme encour- ages school students to in- The workshop was led by the Oxford University Press, India with Gayatri Khanna, an ELT expert associated novate solutions for water with CBSE as the resource person. security challenges. Students at week-long engineering camp Qatar Invents presented by Tamuq and sponsored by Oxy Qatar to Qatar Invents, an intensive evoke innovative solutions to real-world challenges in Qatar. TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK engineering invention and de- DOHA sign experience, engaged stu- The programme was de- He has learned to plan Texas A&M at Qatar’s STEM dents in hands-on projects that signed to motivate students in ahead and brainstorm with ef- programmes, including Sara DPS-MIS recently organ- accelerated their innovation, science and engineering while fectiveness and efficiency. al Baker. ised a two-day English Lan- creativity and communication teaching skills essential to be- For Alexander Greene, Qa- This year’s Qatar Invents is guage Teaching Workshop skills. Participants learned the coming leaders in engineering tar Invents gave him the tools the fifth programme that she for its teachers to hone fundamentals of the engineer- and innovation. and skills to create and market has participated in. their teaching, testing and ing design process: determin- Participant Abdullah Ka- a product. She said she enjoyed the evaluating skills. ing problems, defining chal- balaki said he applied to the “It was a lot of fun,” he said. programme as it allowed her The workshop, conducted lenges, brainstorming ideas, programme due to his interest “We were given a problem with to expand her knowledge in in two sessions for grade I to building prototypes and ex- in studying engineering and the need for a solution and we engineering, gain experience VIII teachers and grade VI to perimenting ideas. Qatar Invents enabled him to were able to develop and create through teamwork and use XII teachers, was led by the This year, eight teams were learn about the design process a product that does just that.” innovative methods to create Oxford University Press, India cies in near future and shared a creativity and enhance the stu- challenged to solve problems and the different phases that Andrew H Kershaw, presi- a prototype. with Gayatri Khanna, an ELT few tips on ways to deal with the dents’ writing skills. related to water security, one of products go through. dent and general manager of “I encourage all girls to join expert associated with CBSE as upcoming expected changes. The attendees were given Qatar’s Grand Challenges. He said he also learned Oxy Qatar, said: “Getting more these programmes as it pre- the resource person. She highlighted the learn- hands on experience on teach- The students were assigned more about collaborating with young people interested in sci- pares the students for univer- The workshop dealt with ing outcomes of English learn- ing prose and poetry and ways with designing a new technol- others to create a project and ence and technology is para- sity,” Baker said. the key aspects of teaching lan- ing at Elementary stage such as to assess the students’ un- ogy to be used at home, office or present an ‘elevator pitch’ for a mount not only to our industry, Dr César Octavio Malavé, guage skills, grammar, vocabu- diagnostic, feedback and feed derstanding of the text were school to either conserve water product, adding that he recom- but also helps Qatar maintain dean of Texas A&M at Qatar, lary and poetry. forward in the session and gave elaborated on. to minimise wasted water, reuse mended the programme as it fa- its technological edge in the said outreach programmes such Khanna supplemented her effective guidelines on quantita- The resource person, cov- wastewater to further its value cilitated students to learn more global marketplace. Oxy Qatar as Qatar Invents help young workshop with an interactive tive and qualitative markings. ering all major aspects of or to repurpose public water about engineering. strives to be a Partner of Choice students understand the impor- powerpoint presentation. Khanna also had an in- teaching English, made the sources to increase usage. Mohammed Usrof, anoth- everywhere we operate by in- tance of engineering in Qatar. She methodically went depth discussion on the impor- workshop an enriching one, At the end of the week, er participant, said this year’s vesting time and resources in “Engineering touches through the objectives and in- tance of picture dictation, shad- providing the teachers with an the students acted as entre- programme was useful to him programmes that strengthen every part of our lives and tricacies of CBSE Curriculum, ow dictation memory dictation experience to reflect and get preneurs presenting their and has taught him many local communities.” engineers have helped propel discussed the expected changes and graphic organiser in the adept with the subject chis- inventions to engineers and skills that he needed in his life Some of the inventors have Qatar to be a world leader in in the syllabi, modules and poli- pedagogical progress to develop eling their own skills. technology experts. as a student. previously participated in energy,” Malavé said. Thursday, January 24, 2019 07 Reports by Ashraf Siddiqui For events and press releases email Slice of the West [email protected] or call (974) 4000 2222 Cuba embassy marks national day and 30th year of Qatar ties with pomp & show peoples and countries, and a con- The highly enjoyable crete contribution to the efforts being cultural performances made by the authorities of the State of Qatar to improve more and more by Cuban artistes, the healthcare system in the coun- try,” the ambassador said. community members He continued: “Our people will including doctors of the never forget the solidary and friendly speech delivered on November 29th, Cuban Hospital, spiced 2016 by His Highness the Father up the function. Amir before more than a million Cubans in the Revolution Square, in Havana, on the occasion of the fu- HE Cuban embassy in Qatar neral of our Commander in Chief.” celebrated the twin occasions of Qatar and its people are very the Cuban National Day and the dear to all Cubans, as the Amir His 30th anniversary of the estab- Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Tlishment of diplomatic relations al Thani could personally confirmed between the Republic of Cuba and during his visit to Cuba, he said. the State of Qatar at a colourful and “We admire the extraordinary fun-filled event at the Diplomatic dynamism of this small country, its Club on Wednesday. The highly en- Cuban Ambassador to Qatar HE Eumelio Caballero Rodriguez, Minister of Public 14 doctors of Cuban Hospital performed traditional Cuban dances on the occa- patriotism and defence of national joyable cultural performances by Cu- Health HE Dr Hanan Mohamed al Kuwari, State Minister for Foreign Affairs HE sion and made the event colorful. sovereignty, its well-defined strate- ban artistes, community members Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi and Director of Protocol at the Ministry of For- gies for economic and social devel- including doctors of the Cuban Hos- eign Affairs HE Ibrahim Fakhroo and other dignitaries at the event in Doha on one of the lowest with less than 4 per by our unforgettable Commander opment, the wise way in which it pital in Qatar, spiced up the show. Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) thousand live births, the life expec- in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and the uses its natural resources to guar- Welcoming the guests who in- tancy of its population is compared Father Amir, His Highness Sheikh antee the well-being of its people cluded among others Minister of and the State of Qatar-- have brought just 90 miles from the most powerful with the most developed countries, Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, whose and that of the future generations, Health HE Dr Hanan al Kuwari, “us together tonight to share the cel- empire of all times, but also achieved all their children attend school and mutual personal sympathies and as well as their spirit of solidar- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs ebratory mood. economic and social objectives that no one sleeps rough in the streets of common vision and sensitivities with ity with other peoples in need. We HE Sultan bin Saad al Muraikhi, “After the flight of dictator Ful- today constitute chimeras difficult the cities. respect to the struggle for a better admire its refined diplomacy and Director of Protocol HE Ibrahim gencio Batista and his closest hench- to reach by most of the Third World “One of the most sublime values and fairer world, constitute the main adherence to the principles of in- Yousef Fakhroo, Dean of the Diplo- men to the United States, leaving countries. that the Revolution inculcated in our source of inspiration that continues ternational law and its permanent matic Corps HE Ali Ibrahim Ahmed the country flooded with the blood During these six decades of revo- people has been its strong intern a- to guide the efforts of both countries defense of dialogue and negotia- ambassadors and other members of of more than 20,000 martyrs, the lution, Cuba has been able to eradi- tionalist spirit with other peopl es to develop and diversify more and tions as the only civilized ways of diplomatic corps in Doha, the Am- rebel forces of the Freedom Caravan cate illiteracy and provides health that need support and solidarity, ” more these relations of friendship settling international differences bassador of Cuba to Qatar HE Eume- headed by Commander in Chief Fi- care and education completely free the envoy pointed out. and mutual benefit.” and conflicts, which are precisely lio Caballero Rodriguez, said that the del Castro Ruz, entered Havana ex- of charge, while the enjoyment of While referring to the 30th anni- “The Cuban Hospital of Dukhan, the principles that in Cuba’s opin- commemoration of two important actly 60 years ago, “ the ambassador culture, sport activities and all social versary of the establishment of dip- a medical centre of the Hamad Medi- ion should prevail in the search for events-- the 60th anniversary of the said, adding that guided wisely and cares are guaranteed for the whole of lomatic relations between Cuba and cal Corporation that has gained an a prompt peaceful solution to the revolutionary triumph on January firmly by its historical leader the Cu- the population, Rodriguez said. Qatar, Rodriguez said, “ Thirty years outstanding regional and interna- Gulf crisis, thus creating the proper 1st, 1959 and the 30th anniversary of ban people today are not only proud Cuba has the largest number of of uninterrupted relations of coop- tional reputation for the quality of conditions for development of all the establishment of diplomatic rela- of having been able to safeguard doctors and scientists per capita in eration and friendship between our its services, is an example of the bi- neighboring countries,” Rodriguez tions between the Republic of Cuba their sovereignty and independence the world, the infant mortality rate is two peoples and countries, forged lateral cooperation between our two concluded. Ecuadorians come together for New Year party

Ecuador’s Ambassador to Qatar HE Ivonne Abdel Baki recently hosted a New Year party for her community members in Qatar attended also by some of her friends, their spouses and children, besides ambassadors of Belgium, Canada and the United Kingdom.

EW Year celebration in South between Ecuador and Peru. American state of Ecuador is The lavish spread for the guests includ- family-oriented full of fun and ed banana chips, taro chips and an amazing merrymaking indulged in by its Italian seafood dish called Paela cooked in 17 million inhabitants as part of Bomba rice only. Bomba rice is only avail- JOB OPPORTUNITY Nculture. able in Italy and France, though the dish is Talking with the ‘Qatar Tribune’, on the more popular in the United Kingdom. sidelines of the function, the Ecua- Gabrela Ruiz, a young Ecuadorian dorian envoy said, “I consider it housewife married to a Qatar Airways pi- a blessing and I am so happy lot, said that she was grateful to Madam about the Ecuadorian com- Ambassador Ivonne for hosting such a nice munity including children function that offered opportunity to meet A reputed company in Qatar requires joining me in celebrating the Ivonne A. Baki, and interact with a number of fellow Ecua- New Year in Qatar, far away was picked by a dorians that evening. from our homeland. And media house in Sharing the tradition back home, Ga- experienced Male or Female outdoor having my daughter also vis- Beirut for their brela said that in Ecuador, all families it me along with her kids has recently released traditionally gather old clothes and shape made the occasion all the book on top 100 them into puppets/dolls, and then make Sales Executive with the below more joyous,” Baki gushed. most influential a bonfire of the dolls around midnight of Ecuadorian community’s Lebanese around the December 31 that symbolizes consigning to size in Qatar is getting big- world. She holds a degree in the flames all the bad things of the passing ger and bigger now’ I’ts architectural studies along year. TXDOL¿FDWLRQV good to have them with two master degrees in Sonia Park, Doha- based South Korean all together, Arts and Public Policy and a pianist of renown said that it was a great she added. doctorate in Public Adminis- experience witnessing Ecuadorian tradi- ‡%DFKHORU¶V'HJUHHRUHTXLYDOHQW Of tration from Harvard Univer- tional family bonding and the amazing Lebanese sity. She has been member food served. “I enjoyed the great hospital- origin, of the peace team mediating ity of Ecuadorian envoy.” ‡Minimum 2 Years of work experience in Qatar ‡)OXHQF\LQ(QJOLVK NQRZOHGJHLQ Arabic is a plus ‡9DOLG4DWDU'ULYLQJOLFHQVH Interested applicants may send their CV to: [email protected] 08 Thursday, January 24, 2019

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MAGA-Hatted Teens And The Peril Of Instant Judgement All Together Now: A new video showing the full encounter between white teens and Native American activists highlight the ‘Shukran, Qatar’ (Again) danger of rushing to conclusions and forming strong opinions on images that lack context Qatar has repeatedly gone out of its way to assist N an age of instant communication, ing motionless and calm, I was helping to the government and people of Lebanon quick responses usually take precedence diffuse (sic) the situation.” over careful deliberation. Hot takes are When one of his fellow students re- ROUDI BAROUDI Ivalued; “cold takes” are not a thing. But sponded to one of the people with Phillips, truth can be a casualty when social media he said, “I motioned to my classmate and HE Amir of Qatar hordes leap to vent anger at bits of informa- tried to get him to stop engaging with the HH Sheikh Tamim tion that look offensive. protestor, as I was still in the mindset that bin Hamad al Tha- All this became apparent, not for the we needed to calm down tensions.” A seg- ni was in Lebanon first time, when a video went viral showing ment of one video appears to support Sand- Tonly for a few hours a face-to-face encounter at the Lincoln Me- mann’s account. over the weekend, but morial between a 64-year-old Native Amer- Was Sandmann’s expression a smarmy the impact of his visit ican veteran and a high school boy wearing smirk or a nervous smile? Was Phillips try- will last far longer– and a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat. ing to calm the situation or confront some help improve the lives of The impression left by the clip was of an kids he regarded as Donald Trump follow- all Lebanese in the process. arrogant white teenager harassing a person ers? Were the students provoking antago- The mere fact of Sheikh Tamim’s of color for the amusement of his rowdy nism or responding to it? presence spoke of a vision of partnership classmates. The Native American man, Na- Even all the footage that has emerged that sets Qatar apart from a great many than Phillips, told reporters he felt threat- leaves considerable room for disagreement. countries on the world stage these days, ened by the crowd of teens and heard chants It’s not hard to believe that Phillips and and this on multiple levels, because the of “Build the wall.” Sandmann each acted in a way he thought circumstances of his visit make the sub- The storm of outrage that followed was was responsible and constructive. It was ob- stance even weightier. something to behold. The students, a group viously a messy, confusing situation. But a For observers of Arab politics unac- from a Catholic boys’ high school in Coving- couple of clear lessons can be drawn. One customed to such phenomena, this is ton, Kentucky, who were in the capital for the is that it’s dangerous to reach instant judg- what genuine principle looks like. The March for Life, were denounced on Twitter ments based on images that lack context. Amir’s visit was not only a powerful ges- as racist bullies who had no respect for their Sometimes, video footage is invaluable in ture of support for the right of each and although it also improved the outlook and utilities to those who could not afford elders. Calls went out for the boy and his determining the truth. At other times, it every Arab League member state to have from “negative” to “stable”. This decision it. Once the war was over, Qatar also forked friends to be expelled and shamed. The arch- makes something complicated look simple. a voice of its own, it also was a firm re- would have been taken before the Qatari over the equivalent of more than USD 1 bil- diocese of Covington condemned the stu- Another is that many Americans see jection of the dangerous and increasingly cash infusion, but it nonetheless gives a lion for Lebanon, helping to rebuild homes, dents’ conduct, and the mayor disavowed it. their political opponents as not only mistak- common notion that alliances are purely very good idea of how analysts view Leba- churches, and mosques, and to revive the But the reaction turns out to be a cau- en but malicious, and are prone to interpret transactional relationships bereft of loy- non’s predicament.) Lebanese National Library in Beirut. tionary tale about jumping to conclusions. anything the other side does as damning. alty, shared interests, or any other marker Enter Qatar and its bond deal, which In 2008, when street clashes ap- Other videos of the gathering showed the It’s never been easy for people to see things of genuine friendship. confers multiple benefits. First, the cash peared to push Lebanon down the road students being subjected to nasty slurs by from the point of view of those who disagree, In addition, the Qatari leader also con- signals to any currency speculators that a to another civil war, it was Qatar that black protesters known as the Hebrew Is- and it’s even tougher in this hyperpolarised cretised his country’s support to a fellow bet against the Lebanese Pound is also one stepped in to mediate a reconciliation raelites; the teens eventually countered moment. Some people who were initially Arab state by agreeing to have it purchase against the financial muscle of the world’s that restored some degree of functional- with chants. It was Phillips who strode up furious found themselves backtracking. “If some $ 500 million worth of Lebanese richest country per capita-wise. Second, ity to the presidency and other key insti- close to the boy in the MAGA hat, singing the Covington Catholic incident was a test, government bonds. That Qatar can afford it substantially reduces the likelihood of tutions. Since then, Qatar has repeatedly and beating a drum. Robby Soave of Rea- it’s one I failed,” confessed Cincinnati writ- to do this is in itself an indicator of strong debt rescheduling, which should calm gone out of its way to assist the govern- son watched two hours of footage and didn’t er Julie Irwin Zimmerman in The Atlantic. governance, because it comes despite the nervous investors. Third, it significantly ment and people of Lebanon, including hear a single “build the wall.” Conservative commentator SE Cupp tweet- billions of dollars it has had to spend prop- cuts the risks of holding LBP, which ben- last year, when it once again lifted visa The teenager, Nick Sandmann, who says ed, “I wish I’d had the fuller picture before ping up its own national economy since efits each and every Lebanese – regardless restrictions on Lebanese travellers, the he has gotten death threats, issued a state- weighing in, and I’m truly sorry.” June 2017, when several of its Arab breth- of address, income, and/or sectarian/po- only Gulf Arab state to do so. ment giving his version. His classmates’ Next time an upsetting video or photo ren imposed an unlawful blockade. Now litical affiliation – but especially the poor In 2006, Qatar earned the gratitude chants were a response to the insults di- goes viral, maybe some observers will wait that it has reoriented its trade to more because they would be the most vulner- of all Lebanese, not just because (unlike rected at them, after they got permission to learn more before forming strong opin- reliable partners and revamped its agro- able to the consequences of currency de- many others) it made good on its pledges, from an adult chaperone. Sandmann was ions. Sure, you can rush to judgement and food sector to increase self-sufficiency, the preciation, including higher inflation and but also because its assistance was dis- “startled and confused” when Phillips ap- tweet “Gotcha!” to your foes. But doing jus- economy is once again growing strongly even, potentially, the gutting of whatever tributed without regard to the recipients’ proached him and thought that “by remain- tice takes time. and sustainably, and public finances are savings they have been able to accumulate. religious or political persuasions. In fact, as robust as ever. Perhaps most importantly, both the most of its generosity was disbursed in The purchase comes at a crucial junc- actual and perceived impacts of Qatar’s areas whose populations are heavily Shi- ture. Lebanon’s economy faces major largesse will be magnified because it is be- ite. To Sheikh Hamad, whose country’s challenges, including sluggish growth, a ing channelled through the BDL, proba- citizenry is overwhelming Sunni, these massive public debt, tight credit markets bly Lebanon’s most universally respected details were irrelevant to the task of re- for the private sector, and weak confi- public institution. Under the leadership storing hope, dignity, and the basics of dence among both consumers and inves- of Riad Salamé, the BDL has earned the modern life – not to Muslims, Christians, tors, be they foreign or domestic. In ad- respect of local and outside experts alike, Sunnis, or Shia, but to human beings. dition, the political arena is so sharply as well as that of the US Federal Reserve Thanks to this brave humanitarian divided that more than eight months after and other leading central banks around approach, the phrase ‘Shukran, Qatar’ the May 2018 parliamentary elections, a the world, so observers can be confident made itself heard wherever there were government is yet to be formed, further that the funds provided by the Qataris will Lebanese: at cafés and restaurants, at hamstringing efforts to institute reforms be put to their intended use. home and abroad, in print and over the that would unlock billions in soft loans Finally, it more than bears mention- radio, through satellite television and from friendly governments. ing that this is hardly the first time Qatar myriad emails and text messages. Now The resulting logjam even led to has been there for Lebanon, and for all that Sheikh Tamim has so emphatically downward pressure on the Lebanese Lebanese. During the bloody war waged replicated his father’s courage, fairness, Pound (LBP), causing the Banque du by Israel against Lebanon in 2006, Sheikh and wisdom, the time has come to say it Libnan (BDL) to take a variety of sup- Tamim’s father, the then Emir HH Sheikh again: Shukran, Qatar! portive measures, and sparking rumours Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani, made a simi- that Beirut might not be able to make lar demonstration of authentic friendship. (Roudi Baroudi is CEO of payments on sovereign debt maturing Unlike most countries, Qatar threw open Energy and Environment later this year. (In fact, just a day after the its land, air, and sea borders to any and all Holding, an independent con- summit ended, Moody’s Investors Service Lebanese, suspending visa requirements sultancy based in Doha. 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Pakistani cops to face murder charges over killing of family Pakistan SC orders rearrest in notorious stabbing case LAHORE: Pakistani authorities have removed the head of the coun- AFP court, prompting uproar across san Niazi took to Twitter to ter terrorism police in the province of Punjab and will charge five ISLAMABAD the conservative and deeply pa- celebrate the court’s decision, police with murder over a shooting last week in which an innocent triarchal country. while other rights campaigners family was killed. The incident on Saturday saw counter-terrorism A woman stabbed 23 times for The supreme court’s re- greeted the news with jubila- officials open fire on a car they said was being used by an Islamic rebuffing a romantic overture versal comes after a tenacious tion. State leader in the province, Zeeshan Javed. He was killed along has praised Pakistan’s top court campaign for justice by Sid- “Congratulations Khadi- with three passengers - grocery store owner Mohammad Khalil, his for ordering the rearrest of her diqui, who has emerged as a ja. Your struggle & resilience wife and their 12-year-old daughter. alleged attacker, three years af- women’s rights crusader since is a source of inspiration for However, the official account of the incident was disputed by ter her ordeal sparked a nation- Hussain’s acquittal. both women and men fighting witnesses, including Khalil’s three other children, who survived the al debate on violence against “Today is a victorious day, it against injustices in Pakistan,” attack, and discredited by video footage widely circulated on social women. was a landmark decision which tweeted prominent rights activ- media. “The operation was conducted with criminal negligence Law student Khadija Sid- shows that nobody is above the ist Jibran Nasir. by the CTD officials. The CTD also misled the government about diqui, then 23, survived the law in Pakistan,” she said after Hundreds of women are facts... and kept changing statements,” said Punjab Information frenzied daylight attack outside Khadija Siddiqui. the verdict. “The verdict will attacked and murdered by Minister Fayyazul Hasan Chohan. her sister’s school in the teem- serve as a precedent for the men in Pakistan each year Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat told reporters the provin- ing eastern city of Lahore. ed romantically, who was con- prominent Lahore lawyer, ap- hundreds of Pakistani women and justice is often elusive in cial government had removed the head of the Counter Terrorism Siddiqui had named the victed handed down a seven- pealed the decision and was who are harassed every day but a sluggish court system ad- Department (CTD) and three other officials who will all face perpetrator as Shah Hussain, a year prison term in mid-2017. acquitted on all charges the are scared to go to the police or vocates say is often slanted disciplinary action. (REUTERS) classmate whom she had reject- But Hussain, the son of a following year in a provincial courts.” Siddiqui’s lawyer Has- against female victims.

News in brief Indian PM Modi racalls Thai king signs decree Philippine House backs self-discovery during approving first-ever election since coup solo walks in jungle BANGKOK: Thailand’s king has issued a royal decree law to hold 12-year-old endorsing the first general AFP election since a 2014 coup, NEW DELHI with a date for the long- delayed poll expected later INDIAN Prime Minister Nar- Wednesday. “It’s a suitable children criminally liable endra Modi has claimed he time to hold an election of used to spend days “reflecting” members of parliament,” alone in the jungle, in a new in- said the decree by 66-year- The proposed law is among measures sought by Duterte to further extend his terview seeking to burnish his old King Maha Vajiralong- religious credentials as tough korn, published in the Royal deadly crackdown on drugs and crime, which has killed thousands since 2016 elections loom. Gazette on Wednesday and Modi, who secured a land- countersigned by junta leader slide poll victory in 2014, has Prayut Chan-O-Cha. Thai- long touted his remarkable land’s history is pockmarked backstory that saw him rise by short-lived govts. (AFP) from humble origins as the son Indian PM Narendra Modi. of a tea seller to become India’s Floods, landslides devout Hindu leader. kill at least eight His nationalist Bharatiya Modi has used his simple in Indonesia Janata Party (BJP) took office origins to contrast himself after tapping into the coun- with Rahul Gandhi, the scion JAKARTA: At least eight try’s strong Hindu faith and people have been killed and conservative traditions, per- of the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty thousands forced to evacu- sonified in the 68-year-old ate their homes after heavy premier. rain triggered devastating Modi shared further de- the beginning of everything flash floods and landslides tails of his hardscrabble life that I am today and I didn’t in Indonesia. Heavy rain and on Tuesday, telling the popu- even know it at the time,” he strong winds buffeted parts lar Humans of Bombay Face- said. of Sulawesi island overnight, book page that he regularly left Modi has used his simple swelling rivers that burst their home to seek solitude during origins to contrast himself with banks and inundated dozens the Hindu festival Diwali. Rahul Gandhi, the scion of the of villages in nine southern “Not many people know Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that districts, as well as parts of this, but I would go away for has dominated Indian politics the provincial capital Makas- the five days... somewhere in a for decades, who is leading a sar. Five people were found jungle,” Modi said. resurgent opposition to polls dead in Jeneponto district, “I would pack enough food expected by May. while three people were killed to last for those five days. I The prime minister has in Gowa. (AFP) would reflect... People often been a champion of Hinduism asked me, ‘Who are you going and Indian culture, last year Afghan spy agency to meet?’ And I would say, ‘To publicising the yoga exercises kills ‘mastermind’ of meet myself’.” he said were key to his fitness deadly base attack Modi also spoke candidly regimen. about his early life, saying he But Tuesday’s interview KABUL: Afghanistan’s main grew up with “a great need drew a mixed reaction from spy agency said on Wednes- to look sharp and groomed” readers, with praise for Modi’s day it had killed the Taliban despite his family’s meagre “inspiring” story tempered by commander behind a deadly earnings. critics. “I thought this plat- attack on one of its bases “Even though we couldn’t form was for genuine people this week, and vowed to hunt afford an iron, I would heat and genuine stories. Why the down and kill all the rest of some coal, use an old ‘lota’ sudden need for this political those involved. The National (rounded vessel)... This was propaganda,” wrote one user. Directorate of Security (NDS) said the Taliban commander, identified only as Noman, was killed in an air strike on Tuesday night. The agency President Rodrigo Roa Duterte shakes hands with Teresita Sy-Coson (right), daughter of the late Chinese-Filipino business magnate Henry Sy, as India Navy set to open third base in said Noman was the mas- he visits the wake for Henry Sy at the Heritage Memorial Park in Taguig City, south of Manila, Philippines, recently. (EPA-EFE) termind of a Monday attack strategic islands to counter China on an NDS base in Maidan AFP age at which children are held day that drugs gangs exploit Wardak province, west of Ka- MANILA criminally liable in the Philip- the current law to use chil- REUTERS Malacca Straits to counter the bul, that killed 36. (REUTERS) pines is 15. dren to deliver methamphet- NEW DELHI Chinese challenge, deploying CHILDREN as young as 12 If the Senate -- where the They are the ones who amines. ships and aircraft since Prime Cabinet says yes to years old could be incarcer- bill has attracted greater op- deliver the drug to “They are the ones who INDIA’S navy will open a third Minister Narendra Modi took amend Constitution to ated under a bill backed by position -- approves it the customers, and they are deliver the drug to custom- air base in the far-off Anda- office in 2014 promising a benefit N-E tribes Philippine lawmakers on Philippines would join coun- the same ones who collect ers, and they are the same man and Nicobar islands on more muscular policy. Wednesday which has been tries like Afghanistan which the payment ones who collect the pay- Thursday to beef up surveil- Indian navy chief admi- NEW Delhi: The Union Cabi- attacked by the UN and punish 12-year-old children ment,” the president said. lance of Chinese ships and ral Sunil Lanba will commis- net on Wednesday approved rights monitors. for criminal acts. Rodrigo Duterte “That’s how children are submarines entering the Indi- sion the new base, called INS amendment to Article 280 The proposed law was “We still think that 12 is hooked into it, children as an Ocean through the nearby Kohassa, about 300 km (180 and the sixth schedule to the among measures sought by a very young age for children young as six, eight, nine, Malacca Straits, military offi- miles) north of the archipel- Constitution to improve the President Rodrigo Duterte to be held criminally respon- tory” confinement at a spe- 14.” However, the Philippine cials and experts said. ago’s capital, Port Blair, the financial resources and ad- to further extend his deadly sible,” Human Rights Watch cial “youth care facility” for office of the UN Children’s New Delhi has grown navy said in a statement. ministrative powers of the au- crackdown on drugs and campaigner Carlos Conde children who commit serious Fund said the proposed law concerned over the presence The facility, the third tonomous district councils of crime, which has killed thou- said Wednesday. crimes like murder, rape and “goes against the letter and of China’s bigger navy in its in the islands, will have a Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram sands since mid-2016. “The UN Committee on arson -- but also for car theft. spirit of child rights”. neighbourhood and the net- 1,000-metre runway for heli- and Tripura to fulfil the “long Duterte’s allies had origi- the Rights of the Child has If the court determines “Lowering the age of work of commercial ports it copters and Dornier surveil- standing aspirations” of tribal nally proposed lowering the stated that the age of criminal they did not reform at the criminal responsibility will is building in an arc stretch- lance aircraft. But eventually population. Union Law Minis- “age of criminal liability” responsibility should be at juvenile holding facility, they not deter adult offenders ing from Sri Lanka to Pakistan the plan is for the runway to ter Ravi Shankar Prasad said to nine, but after mounting least 14 years, and should un- can be put in adult prison -- from abusing children to that India fears could become be extended to 3,000 metres the finance commission will outrage the lower House of der no circumstances be re- which are notoriously over- commit crimes,” it said in naval outposts. to support fighter aircraft and now be specifically mandat- Representatives raised it to duced below that,” he added. crowded and dangerous -- a statement Friday, adding The Indian military has longer-range reconnaissance ed to recommend devolution 12 and passed the bill on the The bill passed by the when they turn 18 years old. it was “an act of violence seized upon the Andamans aircraft, navy spokesman of financial resources to second reading. The current House calls for “manda- Duterte claimed on Tues- against children”. that lie near the entrance to the Captain D.K. Sharma said. the ten autonomous district councils. (IANS) 14 dead in India boat accident, search on Ahead of elections, Congress unveils ‘trump card’ Priyanka for two missing NEW Delhi: Fourteen bod- IANS years and where the BJP swept ways possible. With this, Pri- also announced the appoint- ies have been found after NEW DELHI/AMETHI a whopping 71 of the 80 seats yanka Gandhi, married to ment of Jyotiraditya Scindia, a boat carrying pilgrims Lok Sabha seats in 2014. businessman Robert Vadra MP from Guna in Madhya capsized along India’s south- PLAYING his trump card, Con- Shortly after the appoint- and mother of two children, Pradesh, as the Congress Gen- western coast, police said gress President Rahul Gandhi ment, Rahul Gandhi told re- makes a full-fledged entry into eral Secretary in charge of on Wednesday, adding that on Wednesday pushed his sis- porters that naming Priyanka politics casting aside her ear- western Uttar Pradesh. Spec- a search was continuing for ter Priyanka Gandhi into taking Gandhi and Jotiraditya Scin- lier role that was mainly con- ulation of Priyanka Gandhi two missing persons. The the plunge into active politics dia as General Secretaries for fined to the constituencies of contesting the upcoming Lok Hindu pilgrims were travelling by appointing her as the party Uttar Pradesh was a “big step” Sonia Gandhi (Rae Bareli) and Sabha polls from her mother’s back to Karwar on the main- General Secretary in charge of to spread the party’s “real” ide- Rahul Gandhi (Amethi). constituency Rae Bareli imme- land in Karnataka state on eastern Uttar Pradesh, where ology for poor and weaker sec- From the first week of diately gained ground. Monday after having visited the SP-BSP alliance ahead of tions and to rebuild its base. February she will assume her Replying to a question on an island temple when their the Lok Sabha polls has pushed However, he sought to new charge in eastern Uttar this, Rahul Gandhi said it de- boat capsized in gusty winds the Congress to the corner. strike a conciliatory note to- Pradesh, considered the home pends on her. “We are not go- in the Arabian Sea. Local Priyanka Gandhi’s appoint- wards the Samajwadi Party turf of Chief Minister and ing to play on the backfoot. We fishermen, police, and Navy ment, a gamble by Rahul, is and Bahujan Samaj Party BJP’s ‘Hindutva’ poster-boy have not played on the back- have rescued 19 and 14 bod- aimed at galvanizing the Con- (BSP), saying the Congress Yogi Adityanath. In an organi- foot in Gujarat also. We do ies have been found. (DPA) gress cadre in the state where it will cooperate with them to (File photo) Indian Congress Party leader Priyanka Gandhi waves as sational shake-up ahead of the politics for people. So we will has been marginalised over the defeat the BJP in whatever she arrives at a rally in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. Lok Sabha elections, the party play on the front foot. 10 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Gulf / Middle East / World DR Congo presidential inauguration set for today Hong Kong moves to criminalise insults to anthem

KINSHASA: Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi will be sworn in on Thursday as DR Congo’s next HONG KONG: Hong Kong legislators introduced a controversial bill on Wednesday criminalising president, sources said in Kinshasa, ending uncertainty about when the ceremony would take disrespect of the national anthem with up to three years of jail time and a fine of 50,000 Hong NEWS place. Kong dollars (6,372 US dollars). IN BRIEF The inauguration will take place at the Palace of the Nation, the seat of the presidency, The city is a special administrative region of China and shares its anthem “March of the Vol- starting at noon (1100 GMT), aides to Tshisekedi and outgoing President Joseph Kabila said unteers” with the mainland, where a similar law was enacted in 2017. When it passes later this on Wednesday. It will be the first peaceful transition of power in the history of the Democratic year, the new law could put an end to the practice of local soccer fans booing the anthem at major Republic of Congo, which gained independence from Belgium in 1960. (AFP) matches, a tradition that began following the failure of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests. (DPA)

Two drowned Saudi sisters committed Israeli court freezes Arafat property in east Jerusalem suicide, says US medical examiner fat asset in Israeli-annexed “We will not allow a situa- His body was exhumed in Court issues temporary lien for a plot of east Jerusalem could serve as tion in which the Arafat estate 2012 for tests but a subsequent NEW YORK: Two Saudi sisters whose bodies were found taped collateral for a pending civil can own land in the heart of French investigation found no together on the banks of a New York river committed suicide, the land belonging to late Palestinian leader claim for damages against the Jerusalem while avoiding pay- proof of poisoning. city’s medical examiner said on Tuesday. Palestinian Authority (PA), ing damages to his victims,” Swiss experts, however, Rotana Farea, 22, and her sister Tala, 16, were found beside AFP named “the estate of the late the Palestine Liberation Or- she said. said they found high levels of the Hudson River in late October with no visible signs of trauma, JERUSALEM Yasser Arafat” as respondent. ganisation (PLO) and the Ara- “Yasser Arafat was the radioactive polonium on his dressed all in black with fur-trimmed coat collars. “A temporary lien is grant- fat estate, by eight families of grandfather of modern terror- personal effects. They were tied together at the ankles and waist by duct tape. AN Israeli court has seized ed on property owned by the victims of Palestinian attacks. ism, responsible for the murder Arafat’s nephew, Nasser “My office determined that the death of the Farea sisters a Jerusalem property partly respondent,” said Tuesday’s “This move is one step clos- of thousands of innocent men, al-Qudwa, said on Wednesday was the result of suicide, in which the young women bound owned by late Palestinian judgement. er towards justice for the vic- women and children.” Arafat, that the Jerusalem court ruling themselves together before descending into the Hudson River,” leader Yasser Arafat, holding It said any future request tims and their families,” Shurat who led both the PA and the was “unacceptable.” The prop- Chief Medical Examiner Barbara Sampson said. it as collateral against a civil to lift the order would be given Hadin head Nitsana Darshan PLO, died aged 75 in a French erty in question covers about After their deaths, a police official appeared to confirm that the suit for damages against the a fresh court hearing and that Leitner said in a statement. She hospital on November 11, 2004, 2,700 square metres (29,000 sisters had applied for asylum, but did not provide further detail. Palestinian Authority. the Arafat estate had 30 days said that the lien was necessary with Palestinians accusing Isra- square feet) on the Mount of A witness reportedly saw the two young women early on Oc- A copy of the ruling by the to appeal. because if the suit succeeds, el of having poisoned him. Olives, overlooking Jerusa- tober 24 on a playground near the Hudson, where they appeared Jerusalem district court made Israeli NGO Shurat Hadin collection of damages was like- The Israeli government lem’s walled Old City and its to be praying. (AFP) available to AFP on Wednesday requested the lien so the Ara- ly to be difficult. firmly denies the allegation. Al-Aqsa mosque complex.

Yemen prisoners swap Russia demands terms agreement likely Erdogan in Moscow Israel stop air soon, says govt delegate strikes on REUTERS ment and the Saudi-backed Syrian territory ADEN government on ending the country’s civil war. for talks with Putin DPA YEMEN’S warring parties The swap was one of MOSCOW are expected to agree on the least contentious confi- the terms of a prisoner ex- dence-building measures at RUSSIA’S Foreign Ministry de- change in around 10 days, December’s UN-sponsored manded on Wednesday that Is- a representative of the in- peace talks in Sweden, held on Syria safe zone rael stop attacks on Syrian terri- ternationally recognised amid Western pressure to tory after more than 20 people Yemeni government said on end the conflict. The fight- were reported killed in Israeli Wednesday. ing has lasted nearly four strikes over the weekend. years, killed tens of thou- The two leaders agree “The practice of spontane- We expect that sands and brought 10 mil- to coordinate ground ous strikes on the territory of a in 10 days time lion people to the brink of sovereign state, in this case Syr- famine. operations following ia, must end,” Russian Foreign the final signing will The International Com- Trump’s troops exit Ministry spokeswoman Maria have happened mittee of the Red Cross Zakharova told reporters. (ICRC) said on Wednesday announcement “We should prevent turn- Delegation head Hadi Haig that it hopes to see “pro- ing Syria, which has suffered gress in the coming days” AFP over the past years of the Talks between the two and urged the warring par- MOSCOW armed conflict, into an arena sides took place in Jordan ties not to let the opportu- of settling geopolitical scores,” last week. Both parties need nity slip away. RUSSIAN President Vladimir Zakharova said in comments to agree on lists of prisoners “This is a crucial mo- Putin and his Turkish coun- carried by state news agen- to be swapped. ment for the people of terpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan cy TASS. “We expect that in 10 Yemen,” Red Cross regional met for Syria talks in Moscow Israel, which borders Syr- days time the final signing director Fabrizio Carboni on Wednesday, with Turkey ia, has said the series of over- will have happened,” the said in a statement issued saying they would focus on night attacks targeted Iranian head of the government at a press conference in the Ankara’s so-called “security military forces, which Israel delegation to the prisoner- Houthi-held capital, Sana’a. zone” in northern Syria. considers a threat to its na- exchange talks, Hadi Haig, The ICRC said it was Russia and Turkey have tional security. told Reuters by telephone. preparing for the swap by agreed to coordinate ground Russia, the Syrian govern- The United Nations is increasing staff numbers operations in Syria following ment’s main military backer, pushing for the exchange and arranging medical sup- US President Donald Trump’s has managed to maintain close and a peace deal in Yem- port. It was also preparing shock announcement last ties with both Iran and Israel en’s main port, Hodeidah. two planes to carry detain- month about pulling 2,000 despite the war. That could open the way ees between Sana’a and Say- American troops out of Syria. The strikes were Israel’s for more talks between the oun, a town under the con- At the start of their meet- deadliest in more than half a Iran-aligned Houthi move- trol of the Hadi government. ing in the Kremlin, Putin ad- year, killing at least 21 people, dressed Erdogan as “dear according to an independent friend,” saying that their monitoring group, the Syrian countries “work on issues of Observatory for Human Rights. regional security and actively South Sudan urges foreign cooperate on Syria.” Erdogan used the same term for Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the end of a 5,000 leave IS’s partners to fund peace deal in translated comments and joint press conference at the Kremlin in Moscow on Wednesday. (AFP) said “our solidarity makes a last pocket in AFP approved estimated spend- weighty contribution to the eastern Syria JUBA ing of $20 million (17 mil- security of the region.” The Kurd-led forces overrun last IS-held village in Syria lion euros) to implement leaders were set to give a press BEIRUT: Kurdish-led fighters overran the last village held by the Islamic State group in Syria on BEIRUT: More than 5,000 SOUTH Sudan on Wednes- the peace deal, however an conference after their talks. Wednesday, confining its once vast cross-border “caliphate” to two small hamlets, a war monitor said. people have left Islamic day called on the interna- overall budget has not been The warm rhetoric came It is the culmination of a broad offensive launched by the Syrian Democratic Forces last September State’s last pocket in eastern tional community to fund announced. despite the fact that the two with US-led coalition support in which they have reduced the jihadists’ last enclave on the north bank Syria in the past 24 hours efforts to implement a peace But Deng said the gov- leaders are on opposite sides of the Euphrates valley near the Iraqi border to a tiny rump. as Kurdish fighters advance deal, which is already four ernment only had $1.6 mil- of the Syria conflict: Russia The capture of the village of Baghouz leaves the few remaining diehard IS fighters holed up in scat- deep into the area, a monitor months behind schedule lion for peace efforts. provides critical support to the tered farmhouses among the irrigated fields and orchards on the north bank of the Euphrates River. group said on Wednesday. due to lack of money. “If you don’t have re- Syrian government, while Tur- “Search operations are continuing in Baghouz to find any IS fighters who are still hiding,” the head “The Syrian Democratic In an address to diplo- sources, you cannot move,” key has backed rebel groups of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, Rami Abdel Rahman, said. (AFP) Forces (SDF) are moving mats, deputy foreign minis- he said. “It is availability of fighting President Bashar al- fast and deeper inside the ter Deng Dau Deng said the the resources that will ac- Assad’s forces. Despite this, last pocket and this has money was needed to move tually enhance the process they have worked closely to The US-allied Kurds, who drive to reassert control. na peace process, launched by prompted some 5,000 warring forces into canton- itself.” From the fight for find a political solution to the control much of the north, Kurdish forces who were the three countries in 2017. people, among them 470 ment areas, a move seen as independence until it was seven-year conflict. have rejected the idea, fear- left exposed by Trump’s “So far, no date has been Jihadists, to flee to SDF ar- vital to addressing security achieved in 2011, foreign Turkey has welcomed ing a Turkish offensive against pledge to withdraw have asked set but after negotiations with eas since Tuesday morning,” in the country. partners -- especially the Washington’s planned with- territory under their control. the Syrian regime for help to Erdogan, we will begin prepa- Rami Abdel Rahman, head “Our specific appeal is United States -- have poured drawal from Syria but the Moscow, a long-term sup- face a threatened Turkish of- rations for the trilateral sum- of the Syrian Observatory for for our partners and for the billions of dollars into the future of US-backed Kurdish porter of Assad, is likely to fensive. The Kremlin hailed mit,” Putin’s foreign policy Human Rights, told DPA. diplomatic community in country. militia forces labelled terror- oppose the plan, with Russian the entry by Syrian forces into aide Yury Ushakov told re- The watchdog said Juba to give support to plug Meanwhile investiga- ists by Ankara has upset ties Foreign Minister Sergei Lav- the key northern city of Manbij porters last week. 26,950 people, including the gaps... so that we can tions by the Enough Project between the NATO allies. rov last week saying Damascus for the first time in six years af- The last meeting between foreigners who were fighting move,” Deng said. advocacy group has shown Erdogan said on Monday must take control of the north. ter Kurds opened the gates. Putin, Erdogan and Iran’s Has- with Islamic State, have left Goc Mokwach, deputy how elites have looted gov- he would discuss with Putin the Nearly eight years into Moscow plans to organise san Rouhani took place in Iran the eastern Euphrates area finance minister, told AFP ernment coffers to enrich creation of a Turkish-controlled Syria’s deadly conflict, the US a three-way summit with Tur- in September last year with the since the SDF offensive that parliament last year themselves and fund the war. “security zone” in northern Syr- pullout has led to another key key and Iran at the beginning fate of rebel-held Idlib prov- started in September. (DPA) ia, suggested by Trump. step in Assad’s Russian-backed of this year as part of the Asta- ince dominating the agenda.

Protest against new road segregating Israelis, Palestinians Netanyahu threatens ‘lethal’ response to Gaza violence after blocking aid DPA Palestinian activist Munther said: “The road that opens GAZA City: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned TEL AVIV/RAMALLAH Amira as saying: “Any shame today is an example of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Wednesday of a “lethal” the Occupation may have had ability to create a shared life reaction to any renewed Palestinian violence on the Gaza border, ISRAELI and Palestinian ac- of its apartheid policies is now between Israelis and Palestin- after blocking aid to the strip in response to the wounding of a tivists protested on Wednes- completely gone with this ians while taking care of the soldier there. day against a new road with road. We must not and will not security challenges that exist.” Weeks of relative calm in the Gaza Strip ended Tuesday separate lanes for Israelis and allow for their plan of ethnic Erdan’s spokesman told dpa when Israeli soldiers were fired on along the border with the Palestinians that has recently cleansing in the outskirts of that “it’s not for apartheid rea- enclave in two separate incidents. opened between Jerusalem Jerusalem.” Route 4370 was sons” but for security reasons. An officer was lightly wounded when a bullet hit his helmet. and the West Bank. opened two weeks ago and He also pointed out that there In response Israeli tanks struck two Hamas positions in Demonstrators held signs features a large concrete wall are many other roads used by Gaza, killing one militant, while overnight Israeli warplanes struck reading “no to apartheid” and running down the middle, seg- both Israelis and Palestinians what the army said was a Hamas military camp in northern Gaza. “no to annexation” at a protest regating the Israeli and Pales- together. Netanyahu responded by blocking $15 million of Qatari aid close to the Palestinian town tinian traffic. Israeli officials celebrated that was expected to be transferred to Gaza, and told Israeli of Anata in the West Bank. Some media outlets have the road as a means to better soldiers he would respond with force to any further hostilities. The Popular Struggle dubbed the road the “Apart- link West Bank settlements to “Maybe there is someone in Gaza who thinks he can stick Coordination Committees heid Road.” Addressing such Jerusalem. his head up; I suggest that they understand that the response (PSCC) said in a statement claims at the road’s inaugu- Israel occupied the West will be lethal and very painful,” Netanyahu said. A protestor scuffles with an Israeli border guard during a demonstra- that two protesters were ar- ration ceremony earlier in Bank, which is claimed by Pal- “We are ready for any scenario and escalation,” he said at a tion by Palestinian, Israeli and foreign protesters against the newly- rested and four were injured. January, Israel’s Public Se- estinians for their future state, military exercise in southern Israel, quoted by his office.(AFP) opened Route 4370 in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday. (AFP) The statement quoted curity Minister Gilad Erdan in the 1967 Six-Day War. Europe / Americas Thursday, January 24, 2019 11

Irish govt under pressure at home Agree on alternative to avoid a over no-deal border plans REUTERS no-deal Brexit, EU tells UK MPs DUBLIN

IRELAND’S government came There are two ways to leave EU: One–an orderly exit based on accord with UK, two –a disorderly withdrawal: Brexit negotiator Barnier under further pressure on Wednesday to explain how its REUTERS Eurosceptic hopeful border with British-run North- BRUSSELS ern Ireland would be managed of changes to UK PM if Britain leaves the European EU negotiator Michel Barnier May’s Brexit deal Union without a withdrawal warned British lawmakers on agreement in March. Wednesday that their dispa- LONDON: British Prime Minis- A suggestion by the Europe- rate efforts to amend, delay or ter Theresa May’s Brexit deal an Commission’s chief spokes- thwart Brexit will see Britain could be reformed to make man on Tuesday that a no-deal crash out of the EU in March it acceptable to “Leave” law- Brexit would lead to the return if they cannot rally behind one makers in her party who ob- of a hard border on the island, alternative. ject to proposals on the Irish complete with customs checks, Referring to parliament’s border, prominent eurosceptic focussed attention on Dublin’s rejection of a negotiated with- lawmaker Jacob Rees-Mogg insistence that it will not even drawal treaty and raging cross- said on Wednesday. countenance contingency plans party debate about preventing a Rees-Mogg, who chairs for such an outcome. March 29 departure without a the pro-Brexit European The spokesman added deal to cushion businesses and Research Group (ERG), was on Wednesday that the bloc people, Barnier said the House among Conservative lawmak- would do its utmost to avoid a of Commons faced a choice: ers who voted against May’s hard border regardless of how “There are two possible ways to deal when it was overwhelm- Brexit goes. leave the EU,” he told a gather- ingly defeated last week, But Irish Prime Minister Leo ing of business and labour lead- he said he was more opti- Varadkar’s government will ers in Brussels. “Number one -- mistic that changes might be only say that there would an orderly withdrawal based on made to the deal that could have to be “very difficult con- the agreement that we have built see it approved by parliament. versations” over border ar- step-by-step with the UK over “I think at last, things are rangements if Britain leaves the last 18 months. going our way... I think there without a deal. “Number two–a disorderly is good news for us to hope Challenged on that position withdrawal. that a reformation of this a number of times on national “Leaving the EU without a deal could be achieved that radio earlier on Wednesday, deal is the default scenario and could make it acceptable,” he Agriculture Minister Michael there appears to be a majority added at a think-tank event. Creed said: “We have made it in the House of Commons to op- “But... it is not there yet and an imperative in our negotiat- pose a no-deal. until it is, people like me will ing strategy from day one that “But opposing no-deal will vote against the deal.” we would not countenance bor- not stop no-deal from happen- Rees-Mogg said changes der infrastructure.” “It is im- ing at the end of March. To stop to the deal would have to perative now that the focus re- no-deal, another majority will have equal legal status to mains fully on London,” Creed have to emerge,” said the former the deal itself, and that the told Ireland’s RTE. French minister, speaking in European chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier arrives to address an European Economic and Social Committee session at the European backstop must be somehow Mairead McGuinness, a English to drive home his mes- Commission in Brussels, on Wednesda. (AFP) removed or nullified to win his vice president of the European sage to British politicians. vote - something the EU has Parliament and member of Referring to the need to build her own party, but some of her and Irish businesses, if the Brexit question is presented, they will say Britain might have to hold its repeatedly said it is unwilling Varadkar’s Fine Gael party, said a majority behind an alternative own Conservatives in parlia- deadline of March 29 could be have questions for the British own EU legislative election if it is to consider. (REUTERS) all sides needed to wait and see to a no deal, he added: “This is ment are working with Labour put back, Barnier was cautious. government: What is it for, what not leaving by July. what emerges from the British the objective of the political con- opponents to pass legislation He noted that a request for is the purpose? For how long?” Barnier restated his readi- parliament next week, particu- sultations that Theresa May has that seeks to force May to seek a extension to the deadline under Barnier said. ness to swiftly revise plans linked ease problems with guarantees larly regarding an opposition started and we hope, sincerely delay in leaving rather than exit Article 50 of the EU treaty would Referring to elections to the to the withdrawal treaty for a on the Irish border that an- amendment that could prevent we hope, that this process will be without a deal. have to come from the British European Parliament in late future trade pact with Britain if ger many British lawmakers, a no-deal Brexit in March. successful.” Asked by several people government, which has not done May, he also said any extension London changed its “red lines”. though Barnier again stressed That attempt gained Prime Minister May has said from the floor of the conference so yet. to Britain’s membership of the May rules out staying in a cus- that, while it did not expect momentum in London on she will seek amendments to the of the European Economic and It would then have to be EU should not “disrupt the dem- toms union with the EU, while those guarantees to be used, Wednesday, pushing sterling to existing deal to try to overcome Social Committee, including approved unanimously by the ocratic functioning of European Labour favours that. the EU would not ease its sup- its highest level against the dol- massive resistance even within several representatives of British other 27 national leaders. “If this institutions”. Some EU officials A customs union could port for Ireland. lar in two months.

Trump insists EU urges members to crackdown France won’t enter a ‘stupidity State of Union speech will be on ‘golden visas and passports’ contest’ with Italy, says minister in Congress AFP For the privileged Jourova said at the report’s AFP to retaliate against Rome. between the two countries BRUSSELS We speak about opening publication. “We are looking at PARIS But working meetings and since the Five Star Move- it with concern,” Jourova told a visits between the two coun- ment and far-right League AFP EUROPEAN Union urged mem- (a) golden gate to Europe news conference in Brussels. PARIS will not be drawn tries are largely out of the party came to power in a co- WASHINGTON ber countries on Wednesday to for some privilleged people The Czech commissioner into a “stupidity contest” question for now, she added. alition in Italy last June. crack down on schemes grant- who have the money to pay said investor residence and citi- with the populist govern- “There are several things Macron targeted the popu- PRESIDENT Donald ing “golden visas,passports” to for citizenship or residence zens schemes offering “golden ment of Italy, where officials we need to do with our impor- list government specifically Trump insisted Wednesday foreign investors, warning they visas and golden passports” have launched several verbal tant neighbour Italy, and we last year as he sought to form a that his State of the Union can bring corruption and mon- Vera Jourova should not be a weak link in attacks on President Em- want to continue to be able to pro-Europe alliance of parties speech next week will take ey laundering in their wake. EU efforts to curb corruption manuel Macron, France’s work together,” Loiseau said. ahead of European Parliament place in the chamber of the The European Commission, and money laundering. The re- Europe Minister Nathalie “Does that mean the cur- elections in May, raising the lower house of Congress, re- the EU executive arm, pub- investment. “We speak about port said wealthy candidates for Loiseau said Wednesday. rent environment permits hackles of politicians in Rome. gardless of the Democratic lished a report urging members opening (a) golden gate to Eu- residency or citizenship do face “Our intention is not to ministerial visits as if noth- On Monday, Deputy Prime speaker’s attempt to disin- to curb the practice of giving rope for some privileged peo- insufficient security and back- have a stupidity contest,” Loi- ing has happened? I will go to Minister Luigi Di Maio ac- vite him. foreigners–often Chinese, Rus- ple who have the money to pay ground checks to prevent them seau said, indicating that the Italy once things have settled cused Paris of fuelling the mi- The spat about where sians and Americans –residen- for citizenship or residence,” from posing a security risk, government would not wage a down,” she said. grant influx to Europe by con- the annual political set-piece cy or citizenship in return for EU justice commissioner Vera laundering money. war of words or otherwise seek Tensions have flared tinuing to “colonise” Africa. will be staged is a sideshow to the struggle between the White House and Demo- crats in Congress over the Greek lawmakers edge now 33-day partial govern- Trump recognises Venezuela oppn leader as ‘interim president’ towards Macedonia deal ment shutdown. as issue splits nation AGENCIES lan people.” Trump’s support he said. Trump urged other tests and looting overnight CARACAS/WASHINGTON for Guaido came shortly after countries to follow his lead that left four people dead, ATHENS: Greek lawmakers began the opposition leader declared and promised to “USe the full according to an official and the final steps on Wednesday to- US President Donald Trump himself “acting president” weight of United States eco- a rights group, an echo of tu- wards ratifying an historic accord on Wednesday recognised during a mass demonstration nomic and diplomatic power multuous street demonstra- on a name-change for neighbour- Venezuelan opposition leader against Maduro. Trump noted to press for the restoration of tions two years ago. ing Macedonia, even as many Juan Guaido as the country’s that the National Assembly Venezuelan democracy.” The opposition has been Greeks still protest that it harms interim president. had declared Maduro “ille- Hundreds of thousands energized by young Con- national identity. Parliament is Trump described hard- gitimate, and the office of the of Venezuelans poured into gress chief Guaido, who has expected to ratify name accord as left President Nicolas Maduro presidency therefore vacant.” the streets on Wednesday to led a campaign to declare Leftist PM Alexis Tsipras appears as “illegitimate” and said the “The people of Venezuela demand an end to the gov- Maduro a usurper and has to have secured support of at National Assembly, headed have courageoUSly spoken ernment of President Nicolas promised a transition to a least 151 lawmakers in 300-seat by Guaido, is “the only legiti- out against Maduro and his Maduroz. new government in a nation house. Proto Thema newspaper US President Donald Trump. mate branch of government regime and demanded free- The rally in Caracas fol- suffering a hyperinflation- on Jan 20 showed 66 % against duly elected by the Venezue- dom and the rule of law,” Juan Guaido. lowed dozens of violent pro- ary economic collapse. the agreement. (REUTERS) Trump wrote to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying: “It would be so very sad for our Country if the State of the Union were not deliv- Shutdown enters 33rd day as US Senate prepares to vote on funding ered on time, on schedule, and very importantly, on location!” Traditionally the REUTERS Its prospects appeared grim. the impasse. “President Trump speech, which is scheduled WASHINGTON The House of Representatives is not going to end this,” he told for next Tuesday, is given by has passed several similar bills MSNBC. the president in the ornate THERE was no sign of relief but Trump has rejected legisla- it was up to Congress to Republican Senator Mike chamber of the House of on Wednesday for 800,000 tion that does not include bor- resolve the impasse. Rounds said he hopes lawmak- Representatives. federal workers going with- der wall funding. McConnell “President Trump is not ers will find some common Pelosi, who has become out pay because of the partial previously said he would not going to end this ground on the legislation. the face of Democratic op- government shutdown as the consider a bill that Trump did “The president’s taken the position to Trump in Con- U.S. Senate scheduled votes not support. Chuck Schumer first steps, he’s proposed his gress, has said the president on competing proposals facing McConnell also planned to deal,” Rounds said on CNN on should consider giving the steep odds to end the month- hold a vote on legislation that Wednesday. “It may not be ac- speech elsewhere because long impasse triggered by would include border wall fund- of the immigrants’ protections ceptable in its current form to the shutdown means that President Trump’s demand for ing and temporary relief for from deportation in return for our colleagues on the other side security would be prob- border wall funding. “Dreamers,” people brought il- a permanent border wall they of the aisle, but it was a step for- lematic. She also suggested Republican Senate Major- legally to the United States as view as ineffective. ward from where he was.” that he deliver the speech ity Leader Mitch McConnell children, a compromise Trump Trump’s plan is “wrapping Trump, in a series of morn- to Congress in written form. said he planned to hold a vote proposed on Saturday. paper on the same partisan ing tweets, pushed fellow Federal employees holding empty plates stage a rally to call for a vote Although Pelosi cited practi- on Thursday on a Democratic Democrats have dismissed package,” Senate Democratic Republicans to stand by his on the shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.(AFP) cal difficulties caused by the proposal that would fund the the deal, saying they would not Leader Chuck Schumer said on promised border wall. He is shutdown, the White House government for three weeks negotiate on border security Tuesday. scheduled to discuss his immi- ers at the White House later ing without pay are struggling sees her move as part of a but does not include the $5.7 before reopening the govern- Democratic Senator Sher- gration plan with local leaders in the day. The hundreds of to make ends meet as the shut- game of one-upmanship. billion in U.S.-Mexico border ment, and that they would not rod Brown on Wednesday said in a call on Wednesday morn- thousands of federal workers down, the longest in US his- wall funding that Trump wants. trade a temporary restoration it was up to Congress to resolve ing and with conservative lead- who are furloughed or work- tory, entered its 33rd day. Huawei Mate 20 Pro highly effective for transfer www.facebook.com/QatarTribune of files between www.youtube.com/QatarTribuneChannel phones www.twitter.com/Qatar_Tribune PAGE 14

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DOW24,479.79 QE 10,650.31 SENSEX 36,108.47 GOLD 1,284.28 BoJ leaves stimulus unchanged, +75.31 PTS -36.97 PTS -336.17 PTS -0.07% cuts inflation outlook againPAGE 14 PRICE PERCENTAGE PRICE PERCENTAGE 15.38 BRENT 60.91 -0.96% WTI 52.43 -1.09% SILVER +0.36% Siege helped Qatar cement its position as region’s most resilient economy: Kuwari The country has made its economy more Kuwari meets several ministers, officials at WEF accessible to the world, says minister ON the sidelines of his participation in the WEF 2019 in Davos, Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari met with a number of ministers and officials at the forum. The minister held separate meetings with Maxim Oreshkin, Russia’s Minister for Economic Development; Francis TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK wari noted. Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO); and Arancha Gonzslez, DOHA The country aims to Executive Director of the International Trade Centre (ITC). He also met with CEOs of major interna- achieve this goal by capitalis- tional companies and financial institutions, including Mark Allen, Vice President of Boeing; Frederic THE illegal blockade imposed ing on its strategic location Oudea, CEO of French bank Societe Generale, and Andrey Kostin, President and Chairman of Rus- on Qatar since June 2017, between East and West and sia’s VTB Bank. Discussions touched on the promotion of bilateral relations as well as the develop- presented an opportunity for utilising its hi-tech logistics ment of joint cooperation, particularly in the fields of trade, investment and industry. (TNN) the country to cement its po- capability and world-class fa- sition as one of the most re- cilities such as Hamad Port silient, diverse and competi- and Hamad International ranks first in terms of low in- in accordance with applicable tive economies in the region, Airport to bolster trade, he Key points flation rates, sixth in terms laws. Minister of Commerce and pointed out. of the effect of taxes on com- Qatar now allows inves- Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Qatar’s new port accounts O Qatar has been seeking petition, eighth in terms of tors up to 100 percent owner- Kuwari has said. for 27 percent of the regional to transform national venture capital availability, ship in free zones and offers The minister said this trade volume in the Middle industries and trade ninth in terms of financing tax exemptions for up to 20 during a session held on the East with an annual capacity sectors into active partners small and medium enterprises years amid no restrictions on sidelines of World Economic of 7.5 million shipping con- in achieving the objectives (SMEs), and tenth for growth the repatriation of capital, Ku- Forum (WEF) in Davos, Swit- tainers while Hamad Inter- of its national development of innovative companies while wari said, noting that inves- zerland, on Wednesday. national Airport is one of the regionally the country ranks tors in these areas can export He said, the WEF gather- biggest in the region. strategy first on the Global Entrepre- to local markets, tap invest- ing comes at a time of global The airport links Qatar to O Qatar’s advanced neurship Index. ment funds and enter into economic uncertainties and more than 160 destinations logistics and infrastructure “Building on these ad- joint ventures with local state- challenges. through Qatar Airways, which vanced rankings, Qatar has backed companies. Kuwari said Qatar has was recently voted the best have bolstered the begun to fast-track the imple- Qatar is also in the process worked on balancing its strat- airline in the world. productivity of the private mentation of progressive poli- of drafting a public and pri- egies to promote sustainable Kuwari said Qatari exports sector and enhanced the cies to further attract foreign vate partnership (PPP) law to development, long before the increased by 18 percent in competitiveness of direct investments (FDI).” pave the way for the launch of blockade was imposed, by em- 2017, which resulted in a sur- domestic industries. FDIs increased by 4 per- major new projects as the gov- bracing integrated policies to plus of 49 percent in Qatar’s cent or $7.8 billion to $186 ernment bolsters spending on successfully increase the con- trade balance. Minister of Commerce and Industry HE Ali bin Ahmed al Kuwari O According to the World billion at the end of the first state-of-the-art infrastructure tribution of its non-hydrocar- Overall, Qatar’s foreign Bank, Qatar’s growth has quarter of 2018 from $178 bil- and logistics in line with the bon sector to GDP. trade grew by 16 percent in is equipped for the operation cations that enable companies been estimated at lion at the end of 2017. highest international stand- “In this context, Qatar has 2017, he added. of projects related to the lo- to complete their logistics ac- 2.3 percent in 2018 and is The minister said this ards. been channeling its hydrocar- Qatar’s international trade gistics, aviation, information tivities alongside industrial expected to increase to increase was driven by Qa- Qatar’s 2018 annual budg- bon revenues into supporting was further bolstered by the technology, light industry, en- zones in Mesaieed. 2.7 percent in 2019 and tar’s revised legislations and et allocated $25.5 billion for various economic sectors and development of a favorable vironment sectors and inter- Kuwari said Qatar’s ad- 3 percent in 2020 regulations to provide further spending on major projects, transforming national indus- framework for trade and in- national trade services. vanced logistics and infra- incentives to foreign inves- Kuwari said, noting that these tries and trade sectors into ac- dustrial sectors, Kuwari said. The second free zone is structure have bolstered the O Foreign direct tors and allow up to 100 per- include projects related to the tive partners in achieving the “Foreign companies that located in Um Alhoul and productivity of the private investments in Qatar cent ownership in all sectors, organisation of the 2022 FIFA objectives of its national de- choose to operate in Qatar spans an area of 30.3 square sector, enhanced the competi- increased by 4 percent or which benefit from income World Cup. velopment strategy,” he said. have access to economic and kilometers. The area is located tiveness of domestic indus- $7.8 billion to $186 billion tax exemptions as well as ex- “These projects will fur- Qatar has sought to make logistics zones in strategic near the port of Hamad and tries and paved the way for the emptions from customs duties ther promote Qatar’s tourism its economy more accessible locations in close proximity Mesaieed Industrial City, wel- development of a strong pro- at the end of the first on the import of all required sector ahead of plans to at- to the world, he added, not- to Hamad International Air- coming investors seeking to duction base that contributed quarter of 2018 from $178 goods for production. tract 5.6 million visitors an- ing that Qatar has worked port and Hamad Port. These establish projects in a number to balanced economic growth. billion at the end of 2017 He said Qatar is also allo- nually by 2023 – double the on establishing new shipping areas support local and for- of vital sectors such as marine He said Qatar’s GDP in- cating lands to rent for up to number Qatar welcomed in routes with its trade partners eign investors through fully industries, heavy industries, creased to $222 billion in 50 years to foreign investors to 2016,” the minister noted. worldwide, including Paki- equipped sites of various sizes various industrial sectors and 2017 compared to $218 billion Kuwari said growth is esti- establish their projects while In his concluding remarks, stan, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, as well as sophisticated ware- emerging technology and lo- in 2016, growing at an annual mated at 2.3 percent in 2018 allowing foreign companies to Kuwari said he was confident Turkey, India, Azerbaijan, and housing parks and industrial gistics. rate of 1.6 percent, and ex- and expected to increase to transfer their investment re- these progressive investment, countries in Central Asia. zones,” he added. In addition, Qatar has panding by over 5 percent in 2.7 percent in 2019 and 3 per- turns to their home countries trade and business policies “Through agreements with The state-owned free logistics parks in Al Wakra, the first six months of 2018 cent in 2020, mainly driven in any convertible currency are the answer to today’s chal- these countries, Qatar aims zones include Ras Bufon- Birkat Al Awamer, Aba Saleel compared to the same period by Qatar’s attractive business- and investors to transfer the lenges as Qatar pursues ef- to target a population of 400 tas, which spans an area of and Jery Al Samur as well as last year. friendly environment. ownership of their companies forts to promote sustainable million, in the first stage,” Ku- 3.96 square kilometers and warehousing parks in four lo- Quoting the World Bank, He said, “Globally, Qatar to a Qatari or foreign investor growth. Newcomers pile into Six Qatari banks ranked among race for Qatari LNG world’s top 500 valuable brands REUTERS hold stakes in Qatar’s existing portunities globally, but we LONDON LNG facilities - Exxon Mobil, don’t have any comments on SATYENDRA PATHAK Royal Dutch Shell, France’s specific regions.” DOHA TOP BANKS QATAR is preparing to issue a Total and ConocoPhillips - Italy’s Eni plans to play tender for energy firms seek- are widely expected to bid, a role in the project, Chief QATARI banks, spearhead- QNB is the top Qatari ing a stake in its gas expansion according to the sources. Executive Claudio Descalzi ed by Qatar National Bank bank at 61st place, fol- project, drawing interest from Total and Conoco have recently said. Eni and QP (QNB), continue to expand lowed by QIB (238), long-standing partners as well said in the past that they hope bolstered ties in recent years their brand power, topping Masraf Al Rayan (341), as newcomers Chevron, Nor- to play a role in the expan- after QP acquired from Eni the Middle East ranking. Commercial Bank of way’s Equinor and Italy’s Eni, sion. stakes in three offshore Six Qatari banks have industry sources said. A number of newcomers blocks in Mexico. found place in The Banker’s Qatar (342), Doha Bank Plans to expand Qatar’s are also set to join the race. One Chinese state-owned Top 500 Banking Brands (344) and QIIB at 477 liquefied natural gas (LNG) Officials from Chevron, company is also in the pro- ranking for 2019. facilities, already the world’s the second-largest US oil cess, the sources said. While QNB added a largest, by more than a third Brazilian oil and gas com- whopping 19.1 percent to its good year for the global in the next five years are con- QP is preparing to issue pany Petrobras considered brand value to remain occu- banking industry’s brand sidered one of the most lucra- a tender seeking part- bidding but in recent weeks pied at the 61st place, Qatar recognition. tive investments in the rapidly ners to invest in the decided against it, the sources Islamic Bank (QIB) jumped According to the Bank- growing global gas market. said. eight positions higher to oc- er’s Brand Finance Global Competition is expected construction of a fourth “Partner selection is on- cupy 238th position in the 500 2019 report, the top to be fierce. LNG train, or production going, and we expect awards overall ranking. 500 brands’ aggregate value The huge interest under- line, that will see its to be made in advance of FID Masraf Al Rayan, Com- grew by 15 percent to $1.357 scores how successfully Qatar capacity grow to 110 (final investment decision) mercial Bank of Qatar, Doha trillion, surpassing the 10 A view of Bank Street in Doha. positioned itself in the face of mtpa from the current in 2020 ... The upstream Bank and Qatar Interna- percent rise recorded in the the illegal siege. 78 mtpa segment alone is a world- tional Islamic Bank are the previous ranking. Top 500 Banking Brands chant Bank moves up two Qatar’s state-run oil and class asset and operators will four other Qatari lenders to Asia-Pacific, fuelled by ranking, boasting the title spots to ninth place, which gas company has in recent struggle to find other low-cost feature in the top 500 global robust brand growth in oth- of the world’s most powerful means Chinese lenders now weeks held talks with several company, have held talks in opportunities of this scale,” it banking brands. er countries in addition to banking brand for the third make up half of the top 10 foreign energy firms that Doha in recent weeks and added. While Masraf Al Rayan China, saw the biggest surge year running. banking brands globally. want to help build the new are considering bidding for “QP is unlikely to sole and Commercial Bank of Qa- of 23 percent in collective Indeed, Chinese brands Despite losing out to Chi- LNG facilities, four sources a stake in the expansion, the risk the development and tar have been ranked side by brand value. now occupy four of the five nese banks at the top, US close to the discussions said. sources said. will seek partners. However, side at 341 and 342 positions North America experi- uppermost positions in the banks have generally fared Qatar Petroleum (QP) is Norway’s national oil suitors will need to prove respectively, Doha Bank enced respectable growth of global table. well in the ranking. The preparing to issue a tender company Equinor is consid- they can add value to win a was not too far to finish at 15 percent, while Europe saw Agricultural Bank of Chi- country’s aggregate brand seeking partners to invest in ering submitting an offer as stake. We expect to see all the 344th position in the overall a rise of less than 5 percent na added a whopping 47 per- value increased by 14 per- the construction of a fourth it seeks to expand its global incumbents, primarily the ranking. in brand value. cent to its brand value to jump cent and there are now 81 LNG train, or production line, LNG operations, which have majors, jostling for position.” Qatar International Is- It has been another stel- three spots to third place, US banks in the top 500, five that will see its capacity grow lagged those of rivals, sources “Qatar’s planned LNG lamic Bank (QIIB) was po- lar year for the Industrial leapfrogging compatriot more than in 2018. to 110 million tonnes a year close to the company said. expansion is one of the global sitioned at 477th place, five and Commercial Bank of Bank of China in fourth posi- Despite 20 of the US (mtpa) from the current 78 An Equinor spokesman standout opportunities in positions down compared to China (ICBC) brand. The tion and pushing Wells Fargo banks slipping down the mtpa. said: “We continue to assess 2019,” consultancy Wood- 2018 rankings. Chinese megabank has once down two places to fifth. ranking, only three show de- The four companies that business development op- Mackenzie said. Overall, it has been a again topped The Banker’s Furthermore, China Mer- clines in brand value. Economy & Business Thursday, January 24, 2019 13

CEOs give thumbs down WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM 2019, DAVOS to Trump’s biz policies

REUTERS Conference on Trade and De- DAVOS velopment (UNCTAD). Abe to rebuild trust in open, That is close to the 19 per- FROM centre-stage in Davos cent year-on-year drop in for- last year, President Donald eign investment globally. But Trump told the world’s corpo- it is notable given the deregu- rate bosses that America is a lation and tax cuts that might great place to invest. It hasn’t have otherwise fed into inward free trade as head of G-20 quite turned out that way. investment. In January of last Foreign direct investment year, at Davos, many execu- to the United States fell in tives said they planned to spend Q Climate change is also on Japan PM’s G-20 agenda QTokyo to play key role in WTO reform 2018, and companies gathered money in the US in 2018. at the World Economic Forum While the UN trade agency REUTERS in the Swiss Alps this year say attributed the global and US DAVOS they are worried Trump’s trade declines to the tariffs that the war with China will dampen United States and China have JAPANESE Prime Minister the global economy and busi- imposed on each other’s im- Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday ness investments even further. ports since mid-2018, foreign he will seek to use his chairman- One key complaint here this investment in China actually ship of the Group of 20 leading week: Companies increasingly rose 3 percent last year over the economies to rebuild trust in the reliant on consumers in China previous year. Foreign invest- global trade system and foster have had to lower their earn- ment to India rose 7 percent. consensus on ways to address ings outlooks as the world’s Alan Jope, chief execu- climate change. second-largest economy cools. tive of consumer goods com- His speech to the World And while the US admin- pany Unilever, said the United Economic Forum (WEF) in the istration has cut taxes and States remains a good market Swiss Alps was significant at for its products, which include a time when a bitter Sino-US Dove deodorant, Magnum ice trade dispute is one of several Trade war effects cream and Lipton tea. factors threatening to bring But it is China, where Uni- about a sharp slowdown in glob- O Companies say Trump’s lever last year joined forces al growth. trade war with China will with ecommerce giant JD.com “Japan is determined to dampen the global to move its products around preserve and committed to economy and business the country, that has become enhancing the free, open, and the more resilient market. rules-based international or- investments even further Jope said China was “one der,” he told delegates. O Foreign investment in the of our most reliable sources “I call on all of you ... to re- United States falls about of growth. China provides build trust toward the system the new stability in consumer for international trade. That 18 percent in 2018 from consumption.” The US-China should be a system that is fair, the prior year, according to trade war has hit industries transparent, and effective in Japanese PM Shinzo Abe (right) with Executive Chairman of the WEF Klaus Schwab in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday. (REUTERS) UNCTAD around the world over the past protecting intellectual property few months. rights and also in such areas as trade court. Rapidly running parts in pushing for a multilat- Reuters. At his previous Davos regulations to attract new in- Big Chinese companies e-commerce and government out of judges, some analysts eral approach in solving trade visit in 2014, Abe pledged to vestment, a wave of caution is such as Alibaba have shrunk procurement.” say the WTO will be unable to frictions. That could help Tokyo pull the economy out of stagna- rippling through many indus- their plans to invest in the Abe said Japan hoped to issue binding rulings in trade I call on all of you to fend off pressure from Wash- tion with his “Abenomics” mix tries in the United States. United States. Taiwan-based work with the United States and disputes. rebuild trust toward the ington to open up its politically of fiscal spending, ultra-easy “The trade war has been Foxconn has scaled back its Europe to reform World Trade With the French, British system for international sensitive agriculture market monetary policy and steps to very damaging for the US agri- plans for a Wisconsin factory, Organization (WTO) rules so and US leaders cancelling their trade. That should be a and take other steps to fix bilat- boost Japan’s potential growth cultural economy,” said David and Chinese automaker GAC they adopt to a rapidly changing visits because of more pressing eral trade imbalances, analysts via labour market reform and MacLennan, chief executive of Motor has also delayed a move environment for global trade. concerns at home, Abe is one of system that is fair, say. Japan has to be consist- deregulation. US food and agricultural giant into the US market. In Septem- “We have to make the WTO only three Group of Seven lead- transparent, and effective in ent on the need to promote free Five years later, the boost to Cargill Inc, which announced ber, Austria’s fibre producer a more credible presence. We ers attending the annual event protecting intellectual trade “and shouldn’t change this growth from Abenomics is fad- worse-than-expected results Lenzing halted a planned US have to make reforms to make it in Davos, where business execu- property rights and also in stance even if the United States ing, inflation remains far below out of China earlier in January. expansion, blaming rising tar- more credible. Japan would like tives are worried about the dam- e-commerce and is always talking about doing a the Bank of Japan’s target and “The longer this goes on, iffs between the United States to play a leading role in WTO re- age that populism and trade bilateral deal,” said Takeshi Nii- critics point to a lack of progress the worse it is,” he told Reu- and China. forms,” he said. protectionism are inflicting on government procurement. nami, head of brewer Suntory on deregulation. ters. Foreign investment in the Chinese textile exports to The WTO has been para- the global economy. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Holdings Ltd and an economic Abe sought to counter such United States, which includes the US are among the goods lyzed as the United States, un- Abe said Japan, as chair adviser to Abe. criticism, saying that Japan’s cross-border mergers and ac- facing tariffs. Lenzing moth- happy with what it says is the of this year’s gathering of the Australia, Singapore and economic fundamentals were quisitions and intra-company balled a $322 million project WTO’s failure to hold Beijing to Group of 20 (G20), will also protecting intellectual property. other Trans-Pacific Partnership “very solid and robust.” He also loans, fell about 18 percent in in Alabama to focus on setting account for not opening up its seek to spearhead discussions The comments underscore (TPP) countries could help Ja- reiterated his resolve to proceed 2018 from the prior year, ac- up a new production facility in economy, has blocked new ap- on climate change and ways to Japan’s hope to rally support pan make free trade a key topic with a scheduled rise in the rate cording to the United Nations Thailand. pointments to the world’s top facilitate use of digital data while from some of its G20 counter- of debate at the G20, he told of consumption tax in October. All-new Supra: A pure sports car from Toyota’s stable Carmaker debuts 5th generation Supra at the 2019 Detriot auto show Opening of the nomination period for the Board of TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK DOHA Directors membership of Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C TOYOTA premiered its much-antic- (“Vodafone Qatar” or the “Company”) ipated all-new Supra recently at the 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Board of Directors of Vodafone Qatar is pleased to announce the opening of the The Supra name evokes power, performance and handling that de- nomination period for the election of the three (3) independent board members fined a succession of world-class cars for a quarter of a century. 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Toyota President Akio Toyoda, Committee through the reception. who is also a master driver, said, “Back in the day, I spent countless Remarks: hours driving an old Supra at the Nurburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend ȉ $SSOLFDWLRQV VXEPLWWHG DIWHU WKH GHDGOLQH VSHFLȣHG DERYH RU QRW PHHWLQJ WKH that holds a special place in my requirements shall not be considered. heart. While other manufacturers were putting the beautiful new pro- totypes they were going to introduce ȉ The eligibility requirements for independent board membership are available on through their paces, I was driving Vodafone Qatar’s website (www.vodafone.qa). an old Supra that was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, ȉ Elections will take place during the General Assembly meeting of Vodafone Qatar just like a lot of other die-hard Su- intended to be convened before end of April 2019. The invitation to the General pra fans around the world I secretly This time around, extensive atten- we emphasized sensitivity in perfor- wanted to make it happen. The new tion has also been paid to the three mance, such as the degree to which Assembly meeting will be published in local newspapers and on Vodafone Qatar’s GR Supra was born through testing fundamental elements of wheelbase, driving could be felt to be enjoyable, at Nurburgring, and I can honestly tread, and centre of gravity, thus with car and driver becoming one.” ZHEVLWHDWOHDVWȣIWHHQ  GD\VSULRUWRWKHPHHWLQJ say that it is better than ever.” achieving handling performance be- The first production 2020 Toy- The all-new fifth-generation Su- fitting a pure sports car. ota GR Supra to roll off the assem- For more information, please call +974 44096666. pra marks the end of the 17-year hia- Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada, bly line, ‘Global #1,’ was auctioned tus since production of the previous who headed the vehicle’s develop- for charity recently for $2.1 mil- generation concluded in 2002. Ever ment, said: “We set out to create a lion at the 48th Annual Barrett- Abdulla Bin Nasser Al Misnad since the Supra’s inception in 1978, pure sports car that would deliver Jackson Auction at WestWorld of Chairman of the Board of Directors all generations have been front-en- the ultimate in exciting driving ex- Scottsdale, with proceeds going gine, rear-wheel-drive vehicles pow- periences. Rather than only work- to the American Heart Associa- Vodafone Qatar P.Q.S.C. ered by an inline six-cylinder engine. ing toward improving specs such as tion (AHA) and the Bob Woodruff The latest rendition is no exception. horsepower and circuit lap times, Foundation (BWF). 14 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Economy & Business

BoJ leaves stimulus Global stocks reverse unchanged, cuts inflation outlook again losses; US dollar falls AFP has reduced costs and inten- TOKYO sified competition. “It has been taking time to Q JAPAN’S central bank again resolve these factors that have Investors make cautious return to revised down its inflation been delaying price rises,” the riskier assets QMSCI world equity index forecasts on Wednesday, a bank said. The tepid inflation further sign that authorities rate has meant the BoJ has back in positive territory Q Pan-European are losing the battle to boost had to maintain its easy mon- stocks up 0.4% QMost eurozone bond prices in the world’s third- ey policy, even as other cen- largest economy. tral banks begin to tighten. yields fall after BoJ call for more easing After a two-day meeting, the Bank of Japan’s policy BoJ Governor Haruhiko REUTERS week. board left its mammoth mon- LONDON “Even though the Trump etary easing programme in Kuroda said the decision administration later denied the place, as expected, and low- to revise down the fore- GLOBAL markets recovered report, the damage had been ered the inflation forecast for cast was ‘due primarily to from earlier losses on Wednes- done to sentiment,” said Ed- the fiscal year ending March the decline in crude oil day as investors made a cautious ward Park, deputy chief invest- next year to 0.9 percent from prices’, but added it return to riskier assets, with US ment officer at Brooks MacDon- 1.4 percent. futures and European stocks ald. BoJ Governor Haruhiko would only be temporary higher even as worries about A thawing in US-China Kuroda said the decision to corporate and economic growth trade tensions has fuelled a rally revise down the forecast was lingered. in stocks through much of Janu- “due primarily to the decline Trading was choppy as ary, also supported by a more in crude oil prices”, but added hopes of more stimulus meas- dovish-sounding Federal Re- it would only be temporary. ures from China to shore up its serve. “It is true that it will take economy offset worries over A fresh batch of weak cor- some time for us to achieve progress between Washington porate updates from European the two-percent target,” he and Beijing in resolving their companies including luxury told reporters, referring to the trade spat. goods brand Burberry and In- bank’s long-held goal. The MSCI world equity in- genico knocked confidence “It is our belief that the dex, which tracks shares in 47 about fourth-quarter earnings. Rally in stocks most appropriate way is to countries, was back in positive “If earnings come in reason- patiently continue the exist- territory around midday in Lon- ably around expectations, the through Jan ing monetary easing.” don. US futures pointed to a reality is equities are attractively O A thawing in US-China The downward revision positive start for Wall Street af- valued across global regions,” follows a previous downgrade ter the heaviest losses in nearly said James Bateman, chief in- trade tensions has fuelled in late October. three weeks in the wake of dis- vestment officer of multi asset at a rally in stocks through In 2013, the BoJ em- Bank of Japan Governor appointing earnings. Fidelity International. much of January, barked on a huge bond- Haruhiko Kuroda. supported by a more buying programme in a bid dovish-sounding Federal to stimulate long-dormant However, the safe haven Negative global cues, sell-off in Reserve prices with the stated aim of status of the yen and growing ITC push Sensex 0.92% lower hitting the two-percent mark global economic uncertainty O Japan’s exports and within two years. have helped the Japanese MUMBAI: Negative global cues and a last hour sell-off in the index imports fall short of But while the plan -- currency hold its strength heavyweight ITC pushed the key equity indices down on Wednes- market expectations, with which ran in tandem with against the greenback. On day. The Sensex ended 336 points lower and the Nifty finished the exports posting biggest Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Wednesday, it was slightly day’s trade session at 10,831. fall in over two years big-spending drive to ramp down at 109.65 per dollar Indian markets opened on a flat note and traded range bound up the economy -- showed compared with 109.37 Tues- for most of the day but Sensex fell most in the final hour following The stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany. (REUTERS) early promise, the bank has day. a sell-off in the FMCG major ITC. ITC lost over 4 percent after it ing to Refinitiv. Most eurozone been forced to delay several However, in the longer- reported its third quarter results on Wednesday. The FMCG major bond yields fell after the Bank increase in rhetoric, markets re- mentum in the housing mar- times the date for hitting its term, firms will shift toward reported a 3.85 per cent year-on-year growth in its standalone net of Japan (BoJ) set the tone for act. It feels like there is a greater ket. Canadian factory sales and target. raising wages and prices and profit, which missed estimates. The BSE Sensex closed 336.17 further easing by warning of ris- political risk premium. wholesale trade both slumped It has in the past blamed the country’s inflation rate “is points down at 36,108.47, after touching a high of 36,521.47 ing risks to its economy ahead “The biggest near-term more than expected in Novem- the “deflation mindset” of likely to increase gradually to- and a low of 36,037.90. The benchmark index opened higher of Thursday’s European Central risk is that as you see markets ber, while in Germany a survey consumers and employers ward two percent”, it insisted. on Wednesday, at 36,494.12 points, from its previous close of Bank meeting. fall, confidence drops and you by the ZEW research institute used to long periods of low The bank also slightly 36,444.64. The broader Nifty50 ended lower by 91.25 points or Markets expect the ECB to get people not spending which showed morale among German growth and falling prices. lowered the inflation fore- 0.84 percent at 10,831.50 acknowledge growing threats to becomes self-perpetuating. The investors improved slightly in While the bank said Ja- cast for the current fiscal year The rupee gained 10 paise to settle at Rs 71.34 per US dollar the eurozone economy. The dol- near-term probability of that January, but their assessment of pan’s economy will likely ending March 2019 to 0.8 from its previous close of 71.44. (IANS) lar was lower against a basket of has increased.” the economy’s current condition continue to expand, it added percent from 0.9 percent, and other currencies. Recent data has pointed to deteriorated to a four-year low. that “the mindset and behav- reduced the projection for the Justin Onuekwusi, a fund a rough year ahead for the world Japan’s exports and imports iour based on the assumption year ending March 2021 to Pan-European stocks were “If they disappoint consist- manager at Legal & General economy. US home sales tum- also fell short of market expecta- that wages and prices will 1.4 percent from 1.5 percent. up 0.4 percent at 1322 GMT. ently there is going to be a real said central banks’ unwinding of bled 6.4 percent in December tions, with exports posting their not increase easily have been Those figures do not fac- The main driver of the ear- reappraisal of fair value.” stimulus, China’s slowdown, the to their lowest in three years. biggest fall in more than two deeply entrenched”. tor in the effects of a con- lier risk-off tone was a Financial European companies are broader impact of trade wars Compared with a year earlier, years. Officials have pointed to sumption tax hike expected Times report that Washington expected to report an average and populist rhetoric from poli- they were down more than 10 In commodities, US West other factors, including cau- to go into effect in October. had rejected an offer from Bei- 4.8 percent rise in earnings per ticians were keeping markets on percent for the first time since Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude tious wage and price growth The BoJ also adjusted jing for preparatory trade talks share (EPS) in the fourth quar- edge. 2011. House price increases futures was up 0.9 percent at from firms, and increased forecasts for year-on-year this week ahead of high-level ter, a decrease from the 6 per- “All these issues have an im- slowed sharply, adding to evi- $53.5 per barrel after shedding technological progress that economic growth. negotiations scheduled for next cent expected last week, accord- pact ... 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Shami stars with the ball as India make light ASIAN CUP 2019 PAGE 19 work of the Kiwis in opening ODI CHINA VS IRAN Delighted coach Sanchez hails Qatar’s team spirit

third AFC Asian Cup quarter- the players are doing very well.” Says Abdelkarim final appearance after reach- Qatar will, however, head ing the same stage in both into the game with 2015 and Madibo’s 2000 and 2011. runners-up Korea Republic With their last eight en- without the suspended Ab- absence against counter against Korea Republic delkarim Hassan and Assim to come at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Madibo, although Sanchez is Korea won’t be Sports City Stadium on Friday, adamant that their absence is an issue Sanchez feels Qatar’s current far from a major issue. campaign points to a particu- “These things happen in AFC larly bright future for his team a tournament and we are cer- ABU DHABI – especially with the 2022 FIFA Felix view tain that, whichever players World Cup edging ever closer. come in, we will maintain our QATAR’S head coach Felix “This group of players are These things (suspension of level,” he said. Sanchez believes Tuesday’s 1-0 doing very good things for Qa- “We will need to look at win over Iraq which propelled tar, and we are very proud of suspended Hassan and many things before we start to the Al Annabi into the AFC them,” declared the Spaniard. Madibo) happen in a plan properly and assess ex- Asian Cup 2019 quarter-finals “They are a group of play- tournament and we are actly which players will start only served to underline the im- ers who work very hard for the certain that, whichever the match against Korea Re- pressive team spirit which ex- team and who all work towards players come in, we will public who are always one of ists within his talented squad. the same objective. There is the top sides. Bassam al Rawi’s sublime currently a good mix (in the Qatar players celebrating their win over Iraq on Tuesday. maintain our level. “We are going to try and free-kick in the second half of squad) of players who have Qatar coach Felix Sanchez play our own game, and al- an absorbing tie helped seal come from the U-23s and oth- “They all feel very comfort- have this competition, but also tion that we are fully focused on, though we know we are facing the success, as Qatar racked ers who are more experienced able when they play together, others in the future. We hope but we know that it is an oppor- one of the top teams, we want up a fourth successive victory and who have been in the na- and we hope we can continue to get better and better. tunity to improve and be ready ter condition. That is some dis- to show that we can compete to guarantee themselves a tional team for a longer time.” in this way as we do not only “Of course, this is a competi- for the FIFA World Cup in a bet- tance away, but at the moment against the very best in Asia.”

ASIAN CUP 2019 QUARTER-FINALS Lippi hopes China can shock Iran but sees big picture

DPA ABU DHABI Vietnam players during the penalty shootout against Jordan.

CHINA boss Marcello Lippi is hopeful his side can cause an upset against Iran in the Asian Coach Park warns Japan, Cup quarter-final on Thursday but remains aware of the big picture in coaching the team. says fearless Vietnam “Obviously Iran are one of the top teams in Asia, they qualified for the World Cup, they are very good, physically will be challenging very strong with organisation, and have good quality,” Lippi AFC Phuong’s strike in the second predict the result for tomor- told reporters Wednesday DUBAI half pushed the game into a row, I believe Vietnam’s play- in Abu Dhabi. penalty shootout, with Viet- ers will greatly benefit from “We know it will be very VIETNAM head coach Park nam emerging victorious. the experience. hard but in football you never Hang-seo has declared that his Now going up against “Many pundits are expect- know. We will try our best to side will be fearless challeng- Group F winners Japan, who ing Japan to win tomorrow, create some chances and do ers when they go up against defeated Saudi Arabia 1-0 in but our technical team is work- something important for us.” four-time champions Japan the Round of 16, Park admit- ing hard to achieve victory and The 70-year-old Italian in their AFC Asian Cup 2019 ted the odds were against his I believe our players will fight Lippi was hired at great ex- quarter-final at the Al Mak- side, but believed their expe- till the end without fear.” pense to improve under-per- toum Stadium on Thursday. rience of playing tough teams The 60-year-old Korean forming China in 2016 when it China’s coach Marcello Lippi (left) and midfielder Zhi Zheng at the pre-match press conference ahead of their Vietnam began their has improved Vietnam. coach has previously crossed was clear they would fall well AFC Asian Cup match against Iran at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. (AFP) campaign by taking the lead “Japan has a different paths with his opposite num- short of reaching the World twice against Iraq in their playstyle, but playing Iraq and ber Hajime Moriyasu, when Cup in Russia. However, with the side one defender Zhang Linpeng being “All these games are cup fi- group opener, but the Golden Iran, who are also very strong he was the head coach of the While several European of the oldest in the UAE, strong among those carrying knocks. nal games and cup final games Dragons eventually lost 3-2 teams, has been really helpful U-23 Samurai Blue in the coaches take the reigns of results in the present would “I think they will all proba- don’t have history, don’t have through a 90th minute Ali Ad- for the players going in against 2018 Asian Games. Asian teams, Lippi’s experi- seem a requirement rather bly make it but I will wait until a past. You can’t win or lose nan Karim strike. Japan,” said Park. Vietnam came out the ence and success in winning than just looking to the future. after the last training to make games with statistics or rank- Following their 2-0 loss “The Japanese players are victors, courtesy of Nguyen the 2006 World Cup with Italy Lippi’s China won their my decision on who plays,” ings, that doesn’t count.” to three-time champions Iran experienced and are individu- Quang Hai’s third minute has given him a broad remit. first matches at the tourna- said Lippi. Experienced on Matchday ally skillful. So we have to do goal, and although Park’s “Personally from my point ment against Kyrgyzstan and Iran coach Carlos Queiroz midfielder Ma- Kick-Off Times Two, Vietnam our best and prepare perfectly charges will be up against a of view I will be very happy if we the Philippines before being has made extensive use of his soud Shojaei squeezed into to take the challenge to Japan.” completely different Japanese VIETNAM VS JAPAN (4PM) can achieve good results with outclassed by South Korea to 23-man squad throughout admitted the CHINA VS IRAN (7PM) the Round of “After winning the 2018 side, he believes that victory the Chinese national team,” he conclude Group C. the tournament as the team difference be- 16 after beat- AFF Championship, our first will serve them well in terms said. “But sometimes it is not However, they impressed bids to end a 43-year Asian tween winning ing Yemen 2-0, goal for this competition was of team morale. that you have to win, you can in coming from behind to de- Cup drought. and losing was small. coupled with a better fairplay to reach the Round of 16 and “Even if it’s a different also achieve good results. feat Thailand in the last round “We’re not favourites, “We are all very hopeful record over Lebanon. we have already achieved it. team, the experience of win- “After your hard work you and the majority of the squad there’s no favourites when you we can succeed in this Asian Against Jordan in the “I don’t think that any ning against Japan will be a can see you did a great job, seem healthy for the next chal- play such a game like this,” Cup but details are crucial in last 16, the West Asians took team can drastically improve source of motivation and con- the young generation coming lenge in the atmospheric Mo- he said, despite Iran’s placing this kind of tournament,” said the lead but Nguyen Công in a short time. While we can’t fidence for our team.” out, the growing of the football hammed Bin Zayed Stadium being 47 higher in the world the veteran of seven major movement.” despite star striker Wu Lei and rankings. tournament finals. “We had good teams in previous Asian Cups but couldn’t quite succeed. We have a very big dream we all try to achieve and that is to make all people in our coun- try happy. “We don’t want to go home early and hope to achieve this big dream of ours.” The quarter-final stage also brings the introduction of the video assistant referee (VAR) to the competition, something welcomed by the veteran Lippi. “I totally agree with the use of VAR, every tournament should use it,” he said. “You can be much clearer and see much better what happens during the game. It can only Players of Japan national football team take part in a training session on the eve of their AFC Asian Cup Iran players after their win over Oman in the preliminary stage of the Asian Cup 2019. bring benefits during a match.” quarter-final match against Vietnam in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.(AFP) Sports Thursday, January 24, 2019 17 VAR set to make Asian Cup debut Cardiff striker Sala presumed dead AFC as rescuers suspend sea search DUBAI AFP three and lived in Scunthorpe AFC Asian Cup history will ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY in northern England. be made tomorrow when Argentine media reported the Video Assistant Referee HOPES all but vanished of that Sala sent a final message (VAR) system makes its debut finding new Cardiff City striker before the plane disappeared from the first quarter-finals Emiliano Sala alive as British, from radar around 20 kilo- of the Continental showpiece, French and Channel Islands metres north of Guernsey on which sees Vietnam take on rescuers on Wednesday sus- Monday night. Japan at the Al Maktoum Sta- pended a second day of search- “I’m on a plane that looks dium in Dubai. es after the plane he was flying like it’s going to fall apart, and Leading Asian refereeing in disappeared at sea. I’m leaving for Cardiff,” the in the milestone implementa- The Argentine footballer 28-year-old said in a rambling tion is Mohammed Abdulla had sent relatives a desperate WhatsApp audio message. Mohamed, who will support- message shortly before taking “If in an hour and a half you ed by Assistant Referees, Mo- off saying the plane looked like have no news from me, I don’t hamed Alhammadi and Has- These include the Zayed doubtedly the future of foot- ference for maximum benefit” it was “going to fall apart”. Flowers and candles are left with know if they will send people to san Almahri, who featured in Sport City Stadium and Mo- ball,” said IFAB Technical Di- - the VAR is there not to influ- Objects have been found the front page of French sports look for me, because they will the 2018 FIFA World Cup in hammad Bin Zayed Stadium rector, David Elleray, who has ence every decision but to help in the water, and police on daily newspaper L’Equipe reading not find me, you know... I’m so Russia. in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain’s Hazza spent the last 12 days working the referee when there is a clear the British island of Guernsey, “The disappearance of a warrior” scared,” he added. Australia’s Christopher Bin Zayed Stadium and the Al with the referees and VARs. error or something serious which sits off the north coast of next to a portrait of Emiliano Sala The player’s mother, Mer- Beath has been appointed as Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. “Across the world, we can has been missed in a match- France, warned there was little in Nantes on Wednesday. (AFP) cedes, told Argentine television the VAR and will be assisted Some of the industry’s see the positive impact of VAR changing incident. For that chance of finding him. channel C5N that the plane by Muhammad Taqi Bin Jahari most renowned figures which and it was a wise and calcu- reason, the VAR can only be- “A decision about whether hardened person out there -- belonged to Cardiff chairman from Singapore as well as Ital- include, IFAB Technical Direc- lated decision by the AFC come involved in goal, penalty to recommence will be taken they’d have to be really tough Mehmet Dalman, but he dis- ian Paolo Valeri. tor, David Elleray, FIFA Ref- to introduce VARs from the and direct red card incidents,” early on Thursday morning,” to survive those conditions for puted the claim. In addition to organising a erees’ Committee Chairman, quarter-final stage onwards added the former English in- police said in a statement. the length of time that they’d “I can say to you categori- comprehensive series of VAR Pierluigi Collina, and Head to ensure that all elements of ternational referee. “The water is very cold at the been there.” cally that the plane had noth- specific workshops since Sep- of FIFA Refereeing, Massimo a complex technology system The VAR system will be moment, the sea conditions are The Guernsey coastguard ing to do with Cardiff City,” tember last year, the AFC has Busacca have also been invited are operating well, and the limited to four game-changing very rough out there, the wind also named the pilot, the only he said. also successfully completed a to the UAE by the AFC to en- referees and VARs are fully decisions or incidents. These is very strong,” John Fitzgerald, other person in the plane, as Dalman said the club had robust test of the system during sure the highest VAR standards trained. are goal or no goal, penalty- chief officer of Channel Island David Ibbotson. offered to pay for his flight but the Round of 16 stage across and protocols are observed. “The philosophy behind kicks, red cards and mistaken Air Search, to AFP. British media said he was a Sala had “made his own ar- the four quarter-final venues. “The VAR system is un- the system is “minimum inter- identity decisions. “I think even the most 60-year-old married father of rangements”. Rui Faria begins reign as Al Duhail coach The former assistant to Jose Mourinho takes Valentin Lazar in action for Al Kharaitiyat against Xavi Hernandez of Al Sadd during a QNB Stars Legaue match. on his first solo managerial role Loanee Lazar hopeful for AYENI OLUSEGUN Al Kharaitiyat’s QSL safety DOHA AL Duhail’s newly-appoint- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK In most cases, it is also the ed coach Rui Faria said on DOHA fault of the players. I don’t Wednesday that the club’s think there’s time to change long-term goals and the VALENTIN Lazar is one now. The last two QSL Cup country’s growing interest in of the key players of Al games (Al Kharaitiyat beat sports influenced his decision Kharaitiyat (on loan from Umm Salal 2-0 in Round 5 to begin his coaching career Al Sailiya) who are staring and then defeated Al Rayy- in Qatar. at relegation in the 2018-19 an 3-2 in the quarterfinal) Al Duhail have enjoyed QNB Stars League. give me hope that we can a trophy-laden run since The 29-year-old Ro- save the season. their league debut, winning manian left winger is the Falcon Shield with both aware that the task that Al Do you have a realistic Djamel Belmadi and Michael Kharaitiyat have on hand chance of avoiding rel- Laudrup at the helm. is not easy. They are up egation this season? The 43-year-old Faria, against Al Ahli in the first I think we’ve a realistic who was officially unveiled to kick-off in Week 16 when chance of getting ahead of local media at a press confer- the QNB Stars League re- Al Khor. The difference be- ence, was Jose Mourinho’s sumes on February 3. tween us is six points and right-hand man for 17 years. Al Duhail Sports Club vice president Khalifia Khamis al Sulaiti with Rui Faria during a press conference at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium in In an Exclusive Inter- we’ve a direct face-off in “I had fortunately good Doha on Wednesday. (HANSON K JOSEPH) view with QSL Online, Val- Week 20. offers and wanted to stay at entin sheds light on a vari- home (Portugal) but after Faria, in a shocking move, Al Duhail are second in is here for a project and foot- ety of topics. Excerpts: Has the change of good conversations and un- left Manchester United in the league, two points behind ball is all about the result, so coaches affected the derstanding with the club, I May last year but said he did Al Sadd and have suffered this we’ll see,” Sulaiti said. First of all, how do you team’s performance? decided to take my first step not consult Mourinho before Qatar shows big season from injuries to top “We spoke daily and it find playing in Qatar? Of course, it has adversely with Al Duhail.” accepting Duhali’s offer. He interest for sport stars like Yousef Msekni and took us over a month to get I came to Qatar after get- affected our performance “Qatar shows big inter- joins Iceland’s World Cup Nam Tae-Hee. him to commit. Thanks to ting a very positive feed- because each coach has his est for sport projects and it is coach Heimir Hallgrímsson projects and it is easy With seven games still God, I am very happy we got back about Qatar football own style of functioning easy to understand the impor- as the latest high profile im- to understand the left in the season, club’s Vice- our man.” from my ex-Romania na- and players have to adapt tance of sports here. Aspire, port to the QSL. importance of sports President Khalifa Khamis al Faria replaces Nabil Maal- tional team-mate Dragos to it very quickly. Aspetar and the upcoming “No, I didn’t seek an opin- Sulaiti said the Portuguese oul, who was the coach of the Grigore, who was playing 2022 FIFA World Cup are ex- ion from Jose, this was my de- here. Aspire, Aspetar appointment is a long term Tunisian national side at the for Al Sailiya. That’s how Do you think the selec- amples of that commitment. cision,” Faria insisted. and the upcoming project. 2018 World Cup in Russia. I joined them in January, tion of players failed “Duhail have also those The Potuguese has his 2022 FIFA World Cup “I met him and I felt he can Maaloul left the club ear- 2017. I had also consulted the team? kinds of ambitions and share work cut out for him as he be- are examples of that improve the team. We need an lier this month after the Red my family before taking the At Al Kharaitiyat, 80 per these interests in football and gins his stint with a QSl Cup experienced coach like him to Knights failed to get past the decision. I enjoy playing cent of the players are from that is why I am here to con- semi-final against Samuel commitment. take us to the next level. Asian Champions League here. the previous season. I don’t tribute and bring my experi- Eto’o-led Qatar Sports Club Al Duhail coach, Rui Faria “He is here not for short- quarter-final, a competition think player selection is the ence to this club,” he added. on January 26. term or one competition. He the club is so desperate to win. How do you assess the root cause of bad results. QNB Stars League? The level is high in the QNB Who’re the players and Stars League. Many teams teams who impressed have attacking players with you the most in Qatar? Fiocchi guides Dark Pursuit to Marmi Cup victory Quick read speed and good technique. There’re young players like And many are highly-expe- Almoez Ali and Akram Afif, Beckham joins former rienced players as well. I try who can play in Europe at United mates by to play as best as possible in big clubs. Then, there’re investing in Salford every game. experienced players such as Xavi (Hernandez), Gabi LONDON: David Beckham has What’re your takes on (Fernandez), Wesley Snei- joined five of his former Manches- Al Kharaitiyat’s dismal jder, Samuel Eto’o… ter United teammates by investing performance this sea- As far as teams are con- in fifth-tier English side Salford son? cerned, Al Sadd and Al Du- City. Beckham joins Gary and I can’t pinpoint any reason. hail have impressed me the Phil Neville, Scholes, Giggs and Things didn’t go well for us most. Nicky Butt, who all bought a stake right from the beginning. in the non-league side from five A string of negative results How do you look for- years ago. All of the players were didn’t help the cause either. ward to your QSL Cup members of the so-called “Class semifinal against Al of 92” who came through the What’s Al Kharaitiyat’s Gharafa? United academy to star under target? I think we can win this former manager Alex Ferguson. I hope we’ll stay in the QNB match on Saturday if we Beckham’s 10 percent investment Stars League this season display the same spirit with increases the ex-players’ holding and play well in the Emir which we played our last in the club to 60 percent, with the Cup. Personally, I want to two matches in the QSL remaining stake owned by Sin- finish the season well and Cup. We were good tacti- gapore businessman Peter Lim. help my team as best as I cally too. “It’s a really special club and a can. special group of people,” Beck- How was your experi- ham said on the club’s website. Al Kharaitiyat managed ence with the Romani- “My early years in Manchester to escape relegation an national team? Rider Carlo Fiocchi and his bay gelding Dark Pursuit won the Marmi Cup, the feature event on the nine-race card at the 24th Race Meet- were all spent in Salford. I grew last season. Don’t you It was such a short stint. I ing at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club’s dirt track on Wednesday. The Abdulhadi Mana al Hajri’s mount, trained by Stefan Ibido, beat up there in many ways so to be think there should’ve played only two matches Al Thumama Racing’s Life Of Riley (Faleh Bughanaim) by one and a quarter lengths in the six furlongs run for three-year-old thoroghbreds able to finally join the lads and been an overhaul in the for the Romanian national (Class 2). Third place went to Cococabala, who was more than two lengths adrift. Ali Khatim al Meshadi was the chief guest and gave away the club today is a great feel- team this season? team. the prizes of the main race. ing.” (DPA) 18 Thursday, January 24, 2019 Sports Djokovic through to semis after Nishikori retires Frenchman Pouille packs off Canadian Raonic REUTERS MELBOURNE

NOVAK Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open for a seventh time on Wednesday after eighth seed Kei Nishikori retired hurt when trailing 6-1 4-1 in their Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova reacts after a point against Serena Williams of the US during their women’s singles quarter-final at the quarter-final. Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday. Pliskova won the match 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. (AFP) Top seed and six-times champion Djokovic will meet Frenchman Lucas Pouille, a maiden Grand Slam semi-fi- nalist, on Friday for a place in Sunday’s final. Pliskova stalls Second seed Rafa Na- dal and Greek wunderkind Stefanos Tsitsipas will meet in the other semi-final on Thursday. Djokovic, bidding for a record seventh title in Mel- Serena’s dream bourne, failed to reach the last four in the past two editions of that. It hasn’t happened yet, the tournament as he battled Japan’s Kei Nishikori (left) is consoled by Serbia’s Novak Djokovic after Czech ends but I feel like it’s going to with an elbow problem. retiring hurt during their quarter-final on Wednesday.(REUTERS) happen,” she said. But he has roared back to American’s run Pliskova meanwhile said his best, and is a huge favour- she was looking forward to ite to win a third successive at the Open her match-up with Osaka. Grand Slam title after tri- chasing a “We played with Naomi a umphing at Wimbledon and few times, she’s having a great the U.S. Open. record-equalling run since the US Open so ... “This has been my most she’s dangerous but I don’t successful Grand Slam 24th Grand think there is someone more throughout my career, the dangerous than Serena so I’m first one that I won back in Slam title; going to enjoy this one and to- 2008. As I said on the court, I morrow we’ll see.” have a lot of beautiful memo- Osaka blows The 26-year-old, who won ries from Rod Laver Arena,” away Svitolina the Brisbane International he told reporters. earlier this “Yeah, the DPA month, is a past two years MELBOURNE former world have been a Lucas Pouille of France celebrates winning his men’s singles quarter- number one bit tough with final match against Milos Raonic of Canada.(EPA-EFE) SEVENTH seed Karolina but is still the elbow in- Pliskova stunned Serena searching jury and eve- okay. Of course, I wasn’t, like, “As they say this is exactly Williams 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 on for a maiden rything.” fresh, fresh,” the Japanese what the doctor ordered,” he Wednesday to set up an Aus- Grand Slam Nishi- number one said. said in his on-court interview. tralian Open semi-final with title. kori grinded “After the third game or “I’ve had plenty of matches Naomi Osaka. She was through three fourth game when I was serv- so far this year... And I’ll do Williams was defeated in beaten in the final of the 2016 five-set matches before taking ing, I felt pretty heavy to my everything to get ready for that a marathon match that had US Open by Angelique Ker- on the Serb and was clearly right leg. After that I couldn’t (next) one.” more twists than a soap opera. ber, and has played in a suc- struggling after a handful of really bend my knees and Djokovic has never played Pliskova’s victory put an cession of quarter-finals and games in the evening match at couldn’t jump up.” 28th seed Pouille, who has end to Williams’ strong run one semi-final since then. Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic was grateful enjoyed a brilliant run at Mel- at the tournament, where Earlier in the day fourth He had a medical time-out for the short match, having bourne Park, but has practised the American had been bid- seed Osaka demolished Elina after losing the first set and complained of a sore back with him plenty of times. ding for a record-equalling Svitolina 6-4, 6-1. grimaced as a trainer worked and a “couple of issues” after The enigmatic 24-year-old 24th Grand Slam title as she She told reporters she on his right thigh. He pulled battling through a taxing four- had never won a match at the continues her comeback fol- would look forward to playing out of the match after Djoko- set clash against Russian Da- year’s first Grand Slam prior lowing the birth of her first Pliskova. vic won the fifth game. niil Medvedev in the previous to this year but eased past child in 2017. Serena Williams reacts while playing against Karolina Pliskova at the “I have played her a cou- “Before the match, I was round. Milos Raonic in four sets. It also denied 37-year-old Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday. (EPA-EFE) ple times already. She’s re- Williams, who wasted four ally tough to play. I can barely match points, the chance of a read her serve, so it’s very dif- rematch with Osaka, who de- ficult for me,” Osaka said. feated her in the final of the “I see now that she doesn’t Kvitova puts attack behind her, US Open last year. hit too many unforced errors, Seven-time champion Wil- which is a little bit dangerous. liams initially appeared slower But definitely if I play her, I’m takes on Collins in semis than in her previous games at looking forward to it.” the tournament, struggling to AFP sure but I’ve never really played hold serve and being broken MELBOURNE so well on the Grand Slams. early by the Czech, who sealed RESULTS “So I’m happy this time. the first set with an ace. A tearful Petra Kvitova said she It’s different. I’m really Williams recovered her MEN’S SINGLES felt her comeback from a ter- enjoying it.” poise midway through the sec- 1-Novak Djokovic (SRB) beat 8-Kei Nishikori rifying knife attack was finally She said her experience ond set and after first being (JPN) 6-1 (Retired); 28-Lucas Pouille (FRA) bt complete after powering into had put tennis into perspec- 16-Milos Raonic (CAN) 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-7 broken, broke back twice her- (2/7), 6-4. the Australian Open semi-finals. tive, allowing her to enjoy self to take it. By the deciding WOMEN’S SINGLES The 28-year-old, who will Petra Kvitova. playing more. set she was back to her usual 7-Karolina Pliskova (CZE) bt 16-Serena meet unseeded American Dan- “I’m seeing life a little bit dominant self and raced ahead Japan’s Naomi Osaka in action during her match against Ukraine’s Williams (USA) 6-4, 4-6, 7-5; 4-Naomi Osaka ielle Collins in the final four on nerve damage. differently compared to be- 5-1. Elina Svitolina on Wednesday. (REUTERS) (JPN) bt 6-Elina Svitolina (UKR) 6-4, 6-1. Thursday, said she feared her Kvitova won two Wimble- fore. I know it’s just sport, it’s But the match took an- career was over after she was don titles before the attack just tennis,” she said. other turn when Williams to pull ahead 6-5 and serve stayed aggressive. She just lit- attacked in her home in the but the left-hander had not “(Though) you always want appeared to injure her ankle out the match. erally hit the lines on some of TODAY’S ACTION Czech Republic in late 2016. excelled at Grand Slams since to do your best, of course.” and Pliskova managed to save Williams later said the an- them. One she hit an ace, un- “Thank you guys, I didn’t returning from the injury. The lanky Czech has a match point. kle injury had nothing to do returnable serve.” SEMI-FINALS really imagine being back in She said her second, post- reached the final four in Mel- Women’s Singles: 8-Petra Kvitova (CZE) vs The Czech then pulled with her loss and that Pliskova She also said she was still Danielle Collins (USA) – 6am this great stadium again to injury career was now on track bourne without dropping a set. back another three games to had simply played well. determined to make it back to 7-Karolina Pliskova (CZE) vs 4-Naomi Osaka play with the best. It’s great,” after making the final four in The eighth seed downed put the match back on serve at “There’s nothing I did the top of the game. (JPN) – 7.30am said Kvitova, who required ex- Melbourne. “I’m calling it as my Ashleigh Barty 6-1, 6-4 to extend 5-4 and saved another three wrong on those match points,” “The big picture for me is Men’s Singles: 2-Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs tensive surgery after the bur- second career. So it’s the first a 10-match winning streak that match points to level 5-5. Williams told reporters. “I always winning. I’m not go- 14-Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) – 11.30am. glar slashed her racquet hand, semi-final of the second career,” has made her this year’s form She then broke Williams didn’t do anything wrong. I ing to sit here and lie about leaving her with permanent she said. “It took me while, for player on the women’s tour.

YouTube star Tsitsipas hopes to reel in Nadal Stats Facts 14-STEFANOS 2-RAFAEL REUTERS perate, when I feel down, I MELBOURNE do these videos, I actually TSITSIPAS NADAL feel better,” Tsitsipas, who Age: 20 Age: 32 STEFANOS Tsitsipas’ You- stunned holder Roger Federer ATP Ranking: 15 ATP Ranking: 2 Tube channel is experiencing in the fourth round, said. a surge in subscribers after he “It makes me realise that Grand Slam titles: 0 Grand Slam titles: 17 reached the Australian Open tennis is not the most impor- 2018 Australian Open HEAD-TO-HEAD: semi-finals and the Greek tant thing in life, that we all performance: First round (Tsitsipas 0 - Nadal 2) youngster will hope to add have some other talents that to his highlight reel when he we don’t know about. It kind Best Australian Open per- 2018: Nadal d Tsitsipas faces world number two Rafa of makes me more relaxed.” formance: Semis (2019) 6-2 7-6(4) (Toronto, hard) Nadal on Thursday. Tsitsipas’ relaxed outlook From a first round exit in 2018: Nadal d Tsitsipas Tsitsipas, who offers in- to life belies the determination 2018 to a first ever semi- 6-2 6-1 (Barcelona, clay) sights into his career and trav- that has helped the 20-year-old final appearance for a Unlike his Greek opponent, el on the channel, has seen his go from a bright prospect to a Stefanos Tsitsipas’ YouTube channel is experiencing a surge in subscribers after he reached the Australian Greek player this year, Tsit- subscriber base soar to nearly genuine contender for a maid- Open semi-final and the Greek youngster will hope to add to his highlight reel when he faces world number Nadal has breezed through 50,000 after his four-sets en Slam title at Melbourne. two Rafael Nadal of Spain (right) on Thursday. sipas is living the dream in the first five rounds without quarter-final win over Spain’s It is one of the reasons Melbourne, especially after dropping a set. Nadal’s Roberto Bautista Agut. Nadal will not take Tsitsipas “When you face these lot of good matches. (It) Will Stefanos is one of the best he dispatched his idol and sublime form and improved “I started (making videos) lightly despite beating him in young players, they are in per- be a tough one,” Nadal, who players of the world. To have third seed Roger Federer in serve speed will be crucial last year, inspired by some straight sets in their two previ- manent improvement. He’s beat Frances Tiafoe in the last the chance to be in that final, the fourth round. against Tsitsipas. other people. When I’m des- ous meetings last year. with confidence. He won a round, said of Tsitsipas. I need to play my best.” Sports Thursday, January 24, 2019 19 ACC WESTERN REGION TWENTY20 Commercial Bank to Qatar crush Maldives, sponsor Qatar Masters extend winning run golf for 14th year Qatar Masters will enable the Skipper Inam-Ul-Haq hits match-winning 73 not out, steers team to top CBQM to be held at Doha Golf Club event to offer not only a world- class sporting tournament to TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK Mohammed Tanveer was oth- from March 7-10 visitors, but also a range of ex- DOHA er not out batsman with eight. citing hospitality and entertain- In another match, Ku- TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK from March 7 to 10. ment activities such as restau- INAM-UL-HAQ turned in a wait’s dashing opener Rajiva DOHA Abraham, Group CEO of rants, music performances, and skipper’s performance (one De Silva made a big 189-run Commercial Bank, commented: shopping areas. wicket and 73 not out) and chase look easy with his im- COMMERCIAL Bank signed “The Commercial Bank Qatar On the sidelines of the guided Qatar to a resound- maculate strokeplay, hitting 10 an agreement with the Qatar Masters is one of the country’s sporting action, the Com- ing eight-wicket triumph over fours and 5 sixes in his superb Golf Association in Doha on premier sporting events that at- mercial Bank Qatar Masters Maldives in the ACC West- Wednesday to sponsor the Qa- tracts a global TV audience and has over the years become ern Region Twenty20 Cricket tar Masters for the 14th year in international visitors to Qatar. part of Qatar’s social fabric, Tournament on Wednesday. Qatar’s chase suffered a a row. We are delighted to once again offering a wonderful day out This was the third win in quick setback with opener Joseph Abraham, Com- sponsor this tournament in sup- with family and friends at a row for Qatar, the only un- Faisal Javed Khan getting mercial Bank Group CEO, and port of Qatar’s National Vision the beautiful surroundings of beaten side in the five-team out for five. But captain Fahad Nasser al Naimi, General of being a world-class venue for Doha Golf Club. tournament. Besides hitting Ul-Haq and Khan did not Secretary of Qatar Golf Asso- sport, promoting healthy life- Corporate Social Respon- the top of the table, the win- let the Maldives bowler ciation, inked the sponsorship styles, and bringing members of sibility is an integral part of ners are close to ensuring their trouble them. They collect- deal at Commercial Bank Plaza. the Qatari community together.” Commercial Bank’s busi- place in the final, to be held on The Commercial Bank Qa- QGA General Secretary ness, in line with its support Thursday. ed 121 runs off 70 balls tar Masters (CBQM) is an an- Naimi said: “On behalf of the of the human development Batting first in Muscat, to set up the third win for nual golf tournament under Qatar Golf Association, we are pillar of the Qatar National Oman, Maldives, winless in their team with plenty to the European Tour. Many of truly grateful for the contribu- Vision 2030, which aims to the five-tournament so far, spare the world’s top golfers compete tion made by Commercial Bank promote a healthy population were limited by Mohammad on Doha Golf Club’s challeng- throughout these years which has both physically and mentally. Awais Malik and Tamoor Saj- ing desert-style championship helped us position the Commer- As such, the Bank is proud jad to 134 for nine. Qatar raced 103 off only 59 balls. Number course, which is one of the long- cial Bank Qatar Masters as a sig- to again support this must- to the target inside 15 overs three Muhammed Asghar was est par 72 courses on the tour. nificant world-class golf event.” attend event in Qatar’s social with the captain spearhead- equally impressive, scoring 45 This year’s Commercial Bank Commercial Bank’s spon- calendar that is loved by so ing the team home through off 26 that included 4 fours Qatar Masters will take place sorship of the Commercial Bank many of Qatar’s community. a splendid 121-run second- and 2 sixes as Kuwait chased wicket partnership with Kam- down the total with 5 balls to ran Khan. spare, losing only three wick- Qatar Cricket Association Oman Cricket Board Member Taj Balouch presents the man-of-the- ets in the process. President Yousef Jeham al match award to Qatar’s skipper Iman-Ul-Haq in Muscat after his team Kuwari lauded the team for beat Maldives by eight wickets in a ACC Western Region T20 match BRIEF SCORES clinching the third victory: on Wednesday. “Congratulations to the whole Qatar beat Maldives by eight wickets Maldives: 134 for nine in 20 overs (Adam Nasif 27, squad on the third triumph. zarre fashion for 16. He was runs with 13 dot balls. Ahmed Hassan 53, Tamoor Sajjad 3/28, Awais Malik We are all proud of the way ruled out for obstructing a Qatar’s chase suffered a 3/19, Inam-Ul-Haq 1/26) you are playing in Muscat. fielder and at this juncture, quick setback with opener Qatar: 135 for two in 14.5 overs (Inam-Ul-Haq 73 Keep up your good work and Qatar began tightening the Faisal Javed Khan getting out not out, Kamran Khan 42; Ibrahim Hassan 1/25, Hassan Ahmed 1/8) focus on each match.” screws further. for five. But captain Ul-Haq Man of the match: Inam-Ul-Haq (Qatar) Maldives had a good start Malik and Sajjad bowled and Khan did not let the Mal- and reached 44 before losing well to remove four more play- dives bowler trouble them. Kuwait beat bahrain by seven wickets opener Adam Nasif Umar (27 ers, while Ul-Haq also grabbed They collected 121 runs off 70 Bahrain: 188 for 3 off 20 overs (I.Butt 53, Fiaz 62*, A.Uddin 40*) off 12 balls with three sixes a wicket. Sajjad got rid of top- balls to set up the third win Kuwait: 189 for 3 off 19.1 overs (R.DeSilva 103, and a four) to Malik, who got scorer Ahmed, having him for their team with plenty to M.Asghar 45) another wicket four runs later brilliantly stumped by Mo- spare. Man of the match: Ravija De Silva (Kuwait) when he dismissed Rishwan hammad Rizlan Iqbar. He hit a Khan hammered five sixes Standings Mohamed (1). six and three fours to get 53 off and a four in his 30-ball 42, TEAMS M W L Nr Pts NRR Hassan Ahmed and Has- 45 balls. Mohammed Nadeem while Ul-Haq finished un- Qatar 3 3 0 0 6 +1.368 san Haziq Rasheed appeared also played an important role beaten on 73. His 50-delivery Kuwait 3 2 1 0 4 +1.583 to be stablising Maldives. in helping Qatar choke Mal- knock contained two sixes and Bahrain 3 2 1 0 4 +0.766 Commercial Bank Group CEO Joseph Abraham and QGA General Secretary Fahad Nasser al Naimi with Saudi Arabia 3 1 2 0 2 -0.929 However at 85 in the 12th dives. He did not get a wicket 10 fours, which secured him Maldives 4 0 4 0 0 -2.075 other officials during a ceremony in Doha on Wednesday to sign the sponsorship agreement of the over, the latter got out in bi- but his four overs cost only 16 the man-of-the-match award. 14th Commerical Bank Qatar Masters Golf Tournament. Spin twins Yadav, Chahal set up crushing win for India SCOREBOARD with Doug Bracewell making Dhawan hits 75 not out in 8-wicket the breakthrough, before the NEW ZEALAND: 9-148 (Ferguson), 10-157 (Boult) players left the field again romp against Kiwis M. Guptill b Shami 5 Bowling: Kumar 5-0-20-0, Shami 6-2-19-3 (1w), when the setting sun reached C. Munro b Shami 8 Shankar 4-0-19-0, Chahal 10-0-43-2 (1w), Yadav a dangerously low angle. AFP K. Williamson c Shankar b Yadav 64 10-1-39-4, Jadhav 3-0-17-1. bowled and created pressure R. Taylor c&b Chahal 24 When India’s innings re- NAPIER (NEW ZEALAND) turned out to be absolutely op- T. Latham c&b Chahal 11 INDIA: started again, Dhawan on 31 posite,” he said. H. Nicholls c Yadav b Jadhav 12 R. Sharma c Guptill b Bracewell 11 was dropped by wicketkeeper M. Santner lbw Shami 14 S. Dhawan not out 75 A match billed as a runfest Yadav and Chahal deliv- D. Bracewell b Yadav 7 V. Kohli c Latham b Ferguson 45 Tom Latham. was turned upside-down by ered a spin bowling master- T. Southee not out 9 A. Rayudu not out 13 It was a costly error for India’s spin twins Kuldeep Ya- class, mesmerising New Zea- L. Ferguson st Dhoni b Yadav 0 Extras (lb 5, wd 7) 12 New Zealand as the left- dav and Yuzvendra Chahal on land with six wickets between T. Boult c Sharma b Yadav 1 Total (for 2 wickets; 34.5 overs) 156 hander, who passed 5,000 Extras (wd 2) 2 Fall of wickets: 1-41 (Sharma), 2-132 (Kohli) Wednesday, as New Zealand them, while Mohammed Total (all out; 38 overs) 157 Bowling: Boult 6-1-19-0, Southee 6.5-0-36-0, ODI runs in the course of the were crushed by eight wickets Shami claimed three as New Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Guptill), 2-18 (Munro), 3-52 Ferguson 8-0-41-1 (3w), Bracewell 7-0-23-1 (1w), innings, went on to make his in the first one-day interna- Zealand folded for a mere 157 (Taylor), 4-76 (Latham), 5-107 (Nicholls), 6-133 Santner 7-0-32-0 (2w). 26th half century. tional in Napier. with 12 overs to spare. (Santner), 7-146 (Williamson), 8-146 (Bracewell), Toss: New Zealand Kohli, a day after becom- India arrived at the ground The target was reduced ing the first player to clinch all with captain Virat Kohli ex- by two runs and one over for India’s Kuldeep Yadav (right), Yuzvendra Chahal (second left) and sion Indian attack. The New Zealand innings three top International Crick- pecting 300-plus to be par but India following a 30-minute wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (centre) celebrate after New Coming off a series win folded so quickly that India et Council honours includ- when his bowlers rolled New break when the setting sun Zealand’s Lockie Ferguson was stumped during the first ODI match at against Australia, India had time to bat for nine overs ing cricketer of the year, was Zealand for 157, the outcome blinded the eyes of players McLean Park in Napier on Wednesday. (AFP) showed they are building nice- before the scheduled break, caught behind for 45. Ambati became a formality. and umpires. ly as a well-balanced unit four reaching 41 with Dhawan on Rayudu finished not out 13. “When I lost the toss I But the interruption made 75 after leading India to mow land captain Kane Williamson months out from the World 29 and Sharma on 11. The second match in the thought it’s going to be 300 no difference to Shikhar Dha- down the target in 34.5 overs. blamed his side’s effort on an Cup, while for New Zealand Sharma went on the sec- five-match series is on Satur- plus but the way the guys wan, who was unbeaten on A disappointed New Zea- inability to handle the preci- there is work to be done. ond ball after the interval, day in Mount Maunganui.

Sarfraz sorry FARES AL RAYYAN & MENOUAH AL RAYYAN BEST STALLION AND MARE Kohli rested for last two ODIs for ‘black guy’ Al Rayyan Stud dominated the Souq Waqif Equestrian Festival winning AFP comment three out of four big awards. On the NEW DELHI concluding day, Fares Al Rayyan beat AFP Assaeyl Raheeb to grab the gold INDIAN skipper Virat Kohli JOHANNESBURG medal in the Stallions class. Hilal will be rested for the final two Al Waab finished third. Menouah one-day internationals and the PAKISTAN captain Sar- Al Rayyan was adjudged the best subsequent Twenty20 series fraz Ahmed apologised on mare as she defeated Ghazala Al in New Zealand, the cricket Wednesday following a con- Waab for the gold medal. Maisa Al board said on Wednesday. troversial comment aimed at Nasser had to be satisfied with the “Considering his workload South Africa’s Andile Phehluk- bronze medal. Elfreen Al Rayyan and in the last few months, the wayo which was picked up by a Layal Al Waab won the gold medals team management and senior stump microphone during the in colts and fillies classes, respec- selection committee is of the second one-day international tively. Elfreen Al Rayyan scored over view that it would be ideal for in Durban on Tuesday. Dukhan Al Rayyan, while Layal Al him to get adequate rest ahead Sarfraz was heard making Waab beat Durrah Al Waab. of the home series against Aus- a comment in Urdu about Phe- tralia,” the Board of Control for hlukwayo during the South Cricket in India (BCCI) said. African all-rounder’s match- “There will be no replace- winning partnership with Ras- ment for Kohli in the squad for sie van der Dussen. the New Zealand series. Rohit According to espncricinfo. Sharma will captain the side in com, the comment could be the final two ODIs and T20I translated as: “Hey black guy, series.” where’s your mother sitting Fresh from Test and ODI today? What (prayer) have you series wins in Australia, India got her to say for you today?” on Wednesday went 1-0 up in The Pakistan captain the five-match one-day series tweeted: “I wish to extend my against New Zealand, thrash- sincere apologies to any per- ing the hosts by eight wickets son who may have taken of- in Napier. India are due to host fence from my expression of Australia for two T20s and five frustration which was unfor- ODIs beginning in Bangalore tunately caught by the stump next month, ahead of the one- mic during yesterday’s game day World Cup in England and against SA. Wales starting on May 30. 20 Thursday, January 24, 2019 The Last Word

AMIR, SUDANESE PRESIDENT DISCUSS TIES, DEVELOPMENTS IN SUDAN

The Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani and President of Sudan Field Marshall Omar Hassan Ahmed al Bashir held a session of talks at the Amiri Diwan on Wednesday. The session dealt with the latest developments in Sudan and the progress of the peace process in Darfur. They also discussed bilateral ties, in addition to regional and international developments. (QNA) Amir honours graduates of Al Zaeem College

THE Amir HH Sheikh Tamim the Ministry of Defence, mili- Mohammed bin Abdullah Al At- porting disciplines. bin Hamad al Thani patronised tary leaders, leaders of secu- 40 percent increase in tiyah Air College. The Amiri Air He said there is more than the graduation ceremony of the rity colleges from brotherly and Forces’ aircraft included a num- 40 percent increase in the num- sixth batch of students of Al friendly countries, guests and number of graduates ber of Mirage 2000, Alpha Jet, ber of graduates this year com- Zaeem (Leader) Mohamed Bin parents of graduates. compared with 5th batch C-130 and C17 and Agusta, while pared to the fifth batch. Abdullah Al Attiyah Air College The ceremony began with Al Zaeem College’s aircraft in- Brig Nabit pointed out that at its headquarters on Wednes- the National Anthem. Then the sixth batch and members of the cluded PC-21, Super Mushshak the sixth batch included 51 pilots day morning. commander of the parade came fourth course of helicopter pilot and Gazelle. and 28 graduates of supporting The ceremony was attended forward requesting HH the Amir trainers from Qatar and Kuwait. After the show, the gradu- disciplines, in addition to gradu- by Prime Minister and Minister to review the parade of the 82 This was followed by the ates took the oath and sang the ation of the first regiment of of- of Interior HE Sheikh Abdul- graduates. sixth batch handing over the flag National Anthem. ficers of the Aircraft Armament lah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al The graduates’ infantry pa- to the seventh batch. An order Addressing the ceremony, Systems, which is a new disci- Thani, Minister of Defence of rade started led by the State’s for promotions was also read out College Commander Briga- pline in the college. the Federal Republic of Soma- flag after reciting of verses from on the occasion. dier (Pilot) Salim Hamad al He also expressed thanks to lia Hassan Ali Mohammed and the Holy Quran. HH the Amir then watched Nabit said that Al Zaeem was HH the Amir and officials in the a number of their excellencies HH the Amir then honoured an airshow by aircraft of the proud of graduating the 6th State for the care and attention the ministers, senior officers at outstanding graduates of the Amiri Air Forces and Al Zaeem batch of pilots and the sup- given to the college.

On the sidelines of the graduation ceremony, the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani met with Minister of Defence of Somalia Hassan Ali Mohammed and a number of military leaders and leaders of security colleges from brotherly and friendly countries. (QNA)

Ala Bashir’s art exhibition explores power of ‘eyes’ on memory

AILYN AGONIA on the sidelines of the event, Iraq’s highest medical award, DOHA Bashir said that the promi- in 2002. nence of eyes in many of his Such medical exposure, the ART can transform society, featured paintings has some- artist said, has a huge impact so it has to be taken seriously, thing to do with memories. The on his art. He said, “Medicine said renowned Iraqi sculptor works, he added, reflects im- has expanded my horizon. It and painter Ala Bashir at the mediate reactions to an event. helped me get closer to the opening of his exhibition titled “The eyes in the paintings physical existence of human ‘Shade of Convolution’ at the Al are a metaphor for memory. beings.” Markhiya Gallery of Doha Fire And just like memory, when He also passionately talked Station on Tuesday. you see things again and again, about his views on art and the The artist noted for his you remember,” Bashir said. thriving art scene in Qatar. Ac- portrayals of the human con- Aside from exhibiting his cording to him, “Art is not easy. dition, unveiled more than 30 works in different countries It is a very important instru- paintings in his latest art event across the world, Bashir is also ment and tool for education. in Doha. It is a continuation of celebrated for his accomplish- That’s why I said art is not for his exhibition of 100 sketches ments as a plastic surgeon. entertainment, it’s not a pas- titled ‘Salient Times’ which was He is not only a recipient of time. Art is something serious opened at the Al Markhiya Gal- 2003 State Award for Fine Art, just like science.” lery of Katara Cultural Village Iraq’s highest award, but has ‘Shade of Convolution’ will recently. also been awarded the State be running until March 14, this Speaking to the local media Award for Medical Science, year. ‘Shade of Convolution’ exhibition features more than 30 paintings by Iraqi artist Ala Bashir. (JALAL PATHIYOOR)